2001 TOYOTA AVALON airbag

AC-2
- AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
1924 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
9. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
The AVALON is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) such as the driver and front passenger airbag. Failure
to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could
cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possi-
bly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing ( including re-
moval or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be
sure to read the precautionary notices in the RS section.

BE04P-05
- BODY ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BE-1
1605 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
HINT:
Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspections or removal and replacement
of body electrical related parts.
1. HEADLIGHT SYSTEM
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst if scratched or
dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Don't touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
2. SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)
The AVALON is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag and front
passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to
unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including re-
moval or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices in the
RS section.
3. AUDIO SYSTEM

If the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM, FM 1 and FM 2 sta-
tions stored in memory are erased, so make sure to note the stations and reset them after the negative
(-) terminal cable is reconnected to the battery.

If the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the radio, tape player and CD player
will not operate as well as audio anti - theft system. Be sure to input the correct ID number so that the
radio, tape player and CD player can be operated again.
4. MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to precautions in the IN section.

No.Wire Connector Side
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2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16Washer fluid level warning switch
Body ECU
Brake fluid level warning switch
GAUGE Fuse
Lo oil pressure warning switch
ECM
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TRAC
VSC ECU
Light failure Sensor
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G1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13-
Driver's door courtesy switch
DOME Fuse
Cruise ECU
Airbag ECU
ABS&BA&DRAC&VSC ECU
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Body ECU
Generator L terminal Ignition switch 5 ABS ECU
5 AIR BAG WRN Fuse F
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- BE-48
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
1652 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)

- BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
BE-5
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: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U) Seat Belt warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Body Control System
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness-
DI-615
BE-53
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Discharge warning light does not light up.
1. AM2 - Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. Generator-
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BE-53
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CH-9
Light Failure warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Light Failure Sensor
3. Bulb Check Relay
4. Wire Harness
5. Taillight System-
BE-53
BE-53
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BE-2
Brake warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Parking Brake Switch
3. Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
4. Bulb Check Relay
5. Meter Circuit Plate
6. Wire Harness-
BE-53
BE-53
BE-53
BE-43
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SRS Warning light does not light up.
1. AM2 - Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Airbag Sensor Assembly
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness-
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RS-62
RS-67
BE-43
Open Door warning light does not light up.
1. DOME Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Door Courtesy Switch
4. Body Control System
5. Meter Circuit Plate
6. Wire Harness-
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BE-31
DI-615
BE-43
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Washer Level warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness-
BE-53
BE-43
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COMBINATION METER (Indicator Lights):
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
O/D OFF indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. O/D OFF Switch
3. ECM
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness-
DI-203
DI-1
BE-43
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Cruise Control indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Cruise Control ECU
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness-
DI-549
BE-43
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High beam indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb and Taillight
2. Headlight System
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness-
BE-2
BE-43
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Turn indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning System
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness-
BE-2
BE-43
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BO2Q9-01
H12693A
Seatback
Board
Seat
Cushion
H12212
H12213
- BODYFRONT SEAT (Manual Adjuster Type)
BO-1 13
1898 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

When storing the seatback frame with the side airbag
assembly, do not face down the airbag deployment
side.

Never disassemble the side airbag assembly.
1. REMOVE HEADREST
2. REMOVE SEATBACK BOARD
Remove the seatback board.
HINT:
Insert your hand between the upper part of the seatback board
and seat cushion, and press ºAº of the clips to remove the clips
from the frame wire.
3. w/ Vertical adjuster:
REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTER KNOB
Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring and vertical adjuster
knob.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
Remove the screw and front seat cushion shield as shown in
the illustration.
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION INNER SHIELD
Remove the 2 screws and front seat cushion inner shield as
shown in the illustration.

H12214
H12207
H12215
H12216
H12217
BO-1 14
- BODYFRONT SEAT (Manual Adjuster Type)
1899 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
(a) Remove the front seat inner belt wire harness from the
front seat cushion frame.
(b) Remove the bolt, washer and front seat inner belt.
8. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER
(a) Remove the headrest supports.
(b) Remove the hog rings.
(c) Disengage the hook as shown in the illustration.
(d) Remove the seatback cover with pad.
(e) Remove the seatback cover from the seatback pad.
9. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Remove the hog rings and side airbag assembly wire har-
ness.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assembly.
(c) Remove the seat cushion cover with pad from the seat
cushion frame.
(d) Remove the seat cushion cover from the seat cushion
pad.
10. REMOVE SEATBACK FRAME
11. REMOVE RECLINING CONNECTING PIPE
12. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION INSIDE COVER
(a) Remove the screws and seat cushion inside cover.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
13. REMOVE SEAT TRACK HANDLE
Using a screwdriver, remove the seat track handle.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
14. w/ Vertical adjuster:
DISASSEMBLE OUTER TRACK AND INNER TRACK
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the E-ring.
(b) Disassemble the outer track and inner track.

BO2QC-01
BO-1 18
- BODYFRONT SEAT (Manual Adjuster Type)
1903 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
INSTALL FRONT SEAT
(a) Slide the front seat to the frontmost position.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the seat adjuster locks.
(b) Without holding the seat track handle, mount the seat to the vehicle.
HINT:
If holding the seat track handle, the adjusted frontmost positions will slip off.
(c) Connect the airbag connector.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, tighten them completely starting from the bolt on the inner
side.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the seat to the rearmost position to install the bolts on the front side.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)

BO2QB-01
H12216
H11197
H12215
BO-1 16
- BODYFRONT SEAT (Manual Adjuster Type)
1901 Author
: Date
:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REASSEMBLY
1. w/ Vertical adjuster:
ASSEMBLE OUTER TRACK AND INNER TRACK
2. INSTALL SEAT TRACK HANDLE
3. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION INSIDE COVER
(a) Install the seat cushion inside cover with the screw.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
4. INSTALL RECLINING CONNECTING PIPE
(a) Adjust the reclining lock positions of the seat adjusters.
(b) Slide the seat adjusters to the most front position.
(c) Place the adjusters on a spacer to adjust the seat rails in
parallel and install the connecting pipe.
HINT:
When installing the connecting pipe while raising up the adjust-
ers, the lock positions adjusted in 4-(a) may become detached.
When this happens, a lock error will occur.
5. INSTALL SEATBACK FRAME
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the seat cushion cover to the seat cushion pad.
(b) Install the seat cushion cover with pad to the seat cushion
frame.
(c) Install the seat cushion assembly to the seat adjuster with
4 bolts.
Torque: 18 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
(d) Install the side airbag assembly wire harness and new
hog rings.
7. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the seatback cover to the seatback pad.
(b) Install the seatback cover with pad to the seatback frame.
(c) Engage the hook as shown in the illustration.
(d) Install new hog rings.
(e) Install the headrest support.