Page 22 of 1897
AC2FY-01
I12951
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non-reusable part
Instrument Panel
Reinforcement
Brace
A/C Unit
Rear Heater Duct
Piping Clamp
O-RingSuction Tube
Liquid Tube
Piping Clamp
Blower Unit
No. 3 Heater to Register Duct
DuctBrace
O-Ring
AC-26
- AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
1948 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
COMPONENTS
Page 70 of 1897

I12979
10 8
1
I12977
I12980
10 8
4
I12981
10 8
41
I12982
- AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (Manual A/C)
AC-85
2007 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
10. INSPECT DIMMING OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
10 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 8 while press the
switch.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and then check that the indicator dims.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch circuit board.
11. INSPECT FRESH SWITCH CONTINUITY
Condition / CircuitTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF17 - 8No continuity
ON17 - 8Continuity
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch circuit board.
12. INSPECT REAR DEFOGGER INDICATOR OPERA-
TION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
10, 4 and negative (-) lead to terminal 8.
(b) Push the RDEF button in and then check that the indicator
lights up.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch circuit board.
13. INSPECT DIMMING OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
10, 4 and negative (-) lead to terminal 8 while press the
switch.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and then check that the indicator dims.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch circuit board.
14. INSPECT REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH CONTINUITY
Condition / CircuitTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF4 - 8No continuity
ON4 - 8Continuity
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch circuit board.
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AX03M-04
D01018
O/D Direct Clutch (C0)2nd Brake (B2)
Forward Clutch
(C
1) O/D Brake (B0)2nd Coast Brake
(B
1)
Intermediate Shaft1s t & Rev er s e
Brake (B3)
One-W ay Clutch
No.2 (F
2) Planetary Gear Unit
O/D Planetary GearCounter Drive
Gear
Front Planetary Gear Rear Planetary GearOne-W ay Clutch
No.1 (F
1)
Input ShaftDirect Clutch
(C
2)
O/D One-Way Clutch
(F
0)
P
R
N
L2 Shift Lever
Position
DGear Position
Parking
Reverse
Neutral
1st
2nd
3rd
O/D
1st
2nd
*3rd
1st
*2ndC
0C1C2B0F0F1F2B1B3B2
*Down-shift only - no up-shift
: Operating
AX-2
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
1292 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
OPERATION
Page 96 of 1897
D07770
RH Fender
Apron SealRH Rear
Lower BraceRear Side Engine
Mounting Insulator
PS Reservoir
Pipe
Front Side Engine
Mounting Insulator
RH Front
Lower Brace
LH Front
Lower Brace
Exhaust Front Pipe Support Bracket
RH Fender LinerGrommet
Gasket
Front Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust Front Pipe
Support Stay
Engine Under CoverCenter Engine
Under CoverLH Fender LinerStabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Link
LH Fender Apron Seal
LH Rear
Lower Brace
Tie Rod End
Cotter Pin
Cotter Pin
Gasket
Gasket
Spring
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non-reusable part
Lock Cap
36 (370, 27)
32 (330, 24)
10 (100, 7)
181 (1,850, 134)
80 (820, 59)
80 (820, 59)
181 (1,850, 134)
48 (490, 35)
36 (370, 27)
66 (670, 48)
80 (820, 59)
127 (1,300, 94)
62 (630, 46)
33 (330, 24)
19 (195, 14)
39 (400, 29)
181 (1,850, 134)
49 (500, 36)
62 (630, 46)
294 (3,000, 217)
21 (210, 15)
43 (440, 32)
AX-34
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1324 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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.
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D04375
Q00235
Q10027
Q10071
Q10034
AX-38
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1328 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(d) Remove the 5 bolts and center engine under cover.
24. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE (See page EM-1 10)
25. REMOVE FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULA-
TOR BOLT
Torque: 44 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
26. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
Loosen the 2 clip and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
27. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT
(a) Remove the 2 grommets.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
28. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT
(a) Remove the 2 grommets.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
29. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, LH and RH stabilizer bar brackets
and bushings.
Torque: 19 N´m (195 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the front stabilizer bar (See page SA-41).
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Q10172
Front
Q10064
Rear
Q04659
Q04660
Q10036
AX-40
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1330 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(b) Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts, 4 lower brace and front frame
assembly.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
14 mm head bolt: 32 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
Nut: 36 N´m (370 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
34. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A JACK
35. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLT
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hole cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove
the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a
wrench.
Torque: 41 N´m (420 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
36. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE
Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold plate.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
Page 107 of 1897
AX0KB-01
D07772
Radio Assembly with Heater Control & Accessory Assembly Except Taiwan Spec.:
Lower Instrument Panel
Sub-assembly
Lower No. 4 Instrument
Panel Sub-assembly
Hood Lock
Release Lever
Radio Tuner Opening
Covers with Heater
Console & Accessory
Assembly Taiwan Spec.:Taiwan Spec.:
Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
Sub-assemblyNo. 2 Instrument Panel
Under Cover Sub-assembly
Front Ash Receptacle Assembly
Upper Console Panel
Sub-assembly
Console Box Plate
Front Console Box
Assembly
Upper Rear Console
Panel Sub-assembly
Clip
Shift Control
Cable
Floor Shift Lever Assembly
12 (120,9)
Rear Console Box Assembly
RH Cowl Side Trim
RH Scuff Plate
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torqueRH Cowl Side Trim
RH Scuff Plate
AX-20
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1310 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS