2001 TOYOTA AVALON parking brake

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
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
OPERATION

I07709
35.63 ± 0.1 W
Slide
rheostat
35.63 ±
0.1 W
Z15789
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWire Harness
N06640
BE1217
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
Battery
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE-59
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
15. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SEND-
ER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Connect the wire harness as shown in the illustration, and ad-
just the ammeter pointer to indicate º0º using the slide rheostat,
then read the rheostat indication.
Temperature °C (°F)Resistance (W)
50 (122.0)160 - 240
120 (248.0)17.1 - 21.2
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine cool-
ant sender gauge.
16. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the warning switch and
ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light
lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire
harness.
17. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH
OPERATION
(a) Check that continuity exists between the terminal and
ground with the engine stopped.
(b) Check that no continuity exists between the terminal and
ground with the engine running.
HINT:
Oil pressure should be over 29 kPa (0.35 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi)
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
18. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid warning
switch.
(b) Release the parking brake pedal.
(c) Connect the terminals on the wire harness side of the lev-
el warning switch connector.
(d) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or wire har-
ness.

N02346
ON OFF
1 2
Z11183
1
Z15790
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWire Harness Side
123 45
6789101112
BE-60
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
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19. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
OPERATION
(a) Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Check that no continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch OFF (float up).
(d) Use a siphon, etc. to take fluid out of the reservoir tank.
(e) Check that continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch ON (float down).
(f) Pour the fluid back in the reservoir tank.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
20. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE WARNING SWITCH CON-
TINUITY
(a) Check that continuity exists between terminal and switch
body with the switch ON (switch pin released).
(b) Check that no continuity exists between terminal and
switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect
ground point.
21. INSPECT REAR LIGHTS WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the light failure sensor and
ground terminal 4 on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire
harness.

BE0IE-03
I12531
Brake Master Cylinder

Brake Fluid Level
Warning Switch
Engine Room
Junction Block

SRS WRN Fuse
Washer Tank

Washer Fluid Level
Warning Switch
Combination Meter

Meter Circuit
Light Control
Rheostat
Driver Side Junction Block

GAUGE No.1 Fuse

PANEL Fuse

ECU-B No.1, 2 Fuss

ECU-IG No.2 Fuse

RAD No.1 Fuse

DOME Fuse

ECU ACC Fuse Parking Brake
Switch
Ignition Switch
Multi Information Display
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE-41
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COMBINATION METER
LOCATION

- BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
BE-5
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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
-
Discharge warning light does not light up.
1. AM2 - Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. Generator-
-
BE-53
-
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
-
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
-
SRS Warning light does not light up.
1. AM2 - Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Airbag Sensor Assembly
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness-
-
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-
-
BE-31
DI-615
BE-43
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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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R00934
Pedal Reserve Distance
- BRAKEBRAKE PEDAL
BR-7
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
4. CHECK PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
Release the parking brake.
With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the
pedal reserve distance, as shown.
Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N
(50 kgf, 110.2 lbf): More than 75 mm (3.0 in.)
If the reserve distance is incorrect, troubleshoot the brake sys-
tem.

BR0LG-03
F09730
Guide Plate
Spring
Shoe Strut
Shim

C-washer
Parking Brake
Lever
Pin
Front ShoeAdjuster
Tension SpringShoe Hold-down Spring PinShoe Return SpringAdjuster
Plug
47 (475, 34)
Rear Disc Brake
Assembly
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable part
High temperature grease
Disc
Cap
Rear Shoe
Cap
47 (475, 34)
- BRAKEPARKING BRAKE
BR-43
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
PARKING BRAKE
COMPONENTS

BR0LH-03
W04053
R00309
BR3948
R00310
BR-44
- BRAKEPARKING BRAKE
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DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the disc brake
assembly.
Torque: 47 N´m (475 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
(b) Suspend the disc brake securely. Ensure that the hose is
not stretched.
3. REMOVE DISC
Release the parking brake pedal, and remove the disc.
HINT:
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until
the wheel turns freely.
4. REMOVE SHOE RETURN SPRINGS
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 shoe return springs.
5. REMOVE FRONT SHOE, ADJUSTER AND TENSION
SPRING
(a) Disconnect the tension spring from the front shoe.
(b) Slide out the front shoe and remove the shoe adjuster.
(c) Remove the shoe strut with the spring.
(d) Remove the shoe hold-down spring, 2 caps and pin.
6. REMOVE REAR SHOE
(a) Slide out the rear shoe and remove the tension spring.
(b) Remove the shoe hold-down spring, 2 caps and pin.
(c) Using needle-nose pliers, disconnect the parking brake
cable from the parking brake shoe lever.