Page 18 of 1897

N14519
Drain Hose
- AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AC-9
1931 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
3. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
(a) Perform in these conditions:
Stop engine.
Secure good ventilation (If the gas leak detector
may not react to volatile gases which are not refrig-
erant, such as evaporated gasoline and exhaust
gas.)
Repeat the test 2 or 3 times.
Make sure that there is some refrigerant remaining
in the refrigeration system.
When compressor is OFF: approx. 392 - 588 kPa
(4 - 6 kgf/ cm
2, 57 - 85 psi)
(b) Bring the gas leak detector close to the drain hose before
performing the test.
HINT:
After the blower motor has stopped, leave the cooling unit
for more than 15 minutes.
Expose the gas leak detector sensor under the drain
hose.
When bring the gas leak detector close to the drain hose,
make sure that the gas leak detector does not react to the
volatile gases.
If such reaction is unavoidable, the vehicle must be lifted up.
(c) If gas leak is not detected on the drain hose, remove the
blower resistor from the cooling unit. Then insert the gas
leak detector sensor into the unit and perform the test.
(d) Disconnect  the connector and leave the pressure switch
for approx. 20 minutes. Then bring the gas leak detector
close to the pressure switch and perform the test.
(e) Bring the gas leak detector close to the refrigerant lines
and perform the test. 
     
        
        Page 38 of 1897
AC2G1-01
I12959
Instrument Panel
Blower Unit
Security ECU
ECM
VSC Translate ECU
Junction Connector
- AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER UNIT
AC-35
1957 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
BLOWER UNIT
COMPONENTS 
     
        
        Page 44 of 1897
AC0YT-03
I12962
- AIR CONDITIONINGBLOWER UNIT
AC-37
1959 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-90)
2. REMOVE SECURITY ECU
3. REMOVE TRANSLATE ECU
4. REMOVE ECM
5. REMOVE BLOWER UNIT
(a) Remove the 2 connector bracket set screws.
(b) Disconnect the connectors.
(c) Remove the bolt, nut, 2 screws and blower unit. 
     
        
        Page 100 of 1897
Q06530
Q10038
D07216
Q10037
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-37
1327 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
16. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNT-
ING BOLT
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
17. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE  BOLTS AND
DISCONNECT GROUND TERMINAL
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
18. RAISE AND SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY
19. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
20. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG AND
GASKET
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gasket with a new gasket.
21. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FLUID
22. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See
page SA-16)
23. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 6 screws and turn over the front side of the
LH and RH fender liners.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and turn over the rear side of LH
and RH fender liners.
(c) Remove the engine under cover. 
     
        
        Page 102 of 1897
D02910
P19478
Engine
Hanger
Q06479
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-39
1329 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
30. TIE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH CODE OR
EQUIVALENT TO SUSPEND ASSEMBLY SECURELY,
AS SHOWN
31. REMOVE 2 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
32. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANG-
ERS
(a) Install the No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
Part No.:
No.2 engine hanger: 12282-20020 
Bolt: 91621-60822
Torque: 20 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to
any other part.
33. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and PS reservoir pipe mounting
brackets.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf) 
     
        
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D07224
D07223
D07999
D07993
AX-26
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1316 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
8. REMOVE MANUAL DETENT SPRING
Remove the screw and manual detent spring.
9. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SLEEVE
10. REMOVE GROOVED PIN
Secure the room for the pin to be released by using the vice and
etc. as shown in the illustration, and hit the grooved pin with a
hammer and pull the grooved pin out.
NOTICE:
Hit and pull the pin out gradually.
Do not damage the shift lever sub-assembly.
11. REMOVE DETENT ROD, COMPRESSION SPRING
12. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry and push up the spring nut.
(b) Using nippers, cut the spring nut off it.
(c) Remove the control shaft and shift lever sub-assembly. 
     
        
        Page 124 of 1897
D07224
D07223
D07999
D07993
AX-26
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1316 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
8. REMOVE MANUAL DETENT SPRING
Remove the screw and manual detent spring.
9. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SLEEVE
10. REMOVE GROOVED PIN
Secure the room for the pin to be released by using the vice and
etc. as shown in the illustration, and hit the grooved pin with a
hammer and pull the grooved pin out.
NOTICE:
Hit and pull the pin out gradually.
Do not damage the shift lever sub-assembly.
11. REMOVE DETENT ROD, COMPRESSION SPRING
12. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry and push up the spring nut.
(b) Using nippers, cut the spring nut off it.
(c) Remove the control shaft and shift lever sub-assembly. 
     
        
        Page 137 of 1897
AX03T-04
D07231
Shift Lock Control Switch
Key Interlock Solenoid
Stop Light Switch Shift Lock Solenoid
Shift Lock Control ECU
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLESHIFT LOCK SYSTEM (Column Shift)
AX-17
1307 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM (Column Shift)
LOCATION