2002 TOYOTA AVENSIS Repair Manual

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STEERING COLUMN STEERING SYSTEM
50±3
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
Electric power steering:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering system joints (Worn)
4. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
5. Steering column (Binding)
6. Steering column (Electric power steering)28±1
26±6
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26±24 ±
50±9
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Steering column (Electric power steering)28±1
26±6 ±
50±9
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Steering column (Electric power steering)±
26±24 ±
30±22 50±9
Abnormal noise1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Steering column (Electric power steering)±
50±9
HINT:
When the problem occurs on the Electric Power Steering system, refer to \
the DI section (See page 05±1042
).

5000E±04
F44778
Maximum
Freeplay
30 mm (1.18 in.) 50±4
± STEERING COLUMNSTEERING SYSTEM
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger
lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)

600A0±04
H42700N
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf): Specified torque
Floor Shift Lever Knob Sub±Assy
Console Panel Sub±Assy Upper
Console Panel Sub±Assy Lower
Console Box Assy Rr
Air Duct Rear No.3Air Duct Rear No.4Airbag Sensor Assy Center
17.5 (178, 13)
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
60±61
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
COMPONENTS

600A1±04
H42701
60±62
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REPLACEMENT
1.PRECAUTION (See page 60±1)
2.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See page 60±1)
3.REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB±ASSY (M/T TRANSAXLE) (See page 71±11)
4.REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB±ASSY UPPER (See page 71±11)
5.REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB±ASSY LOWER (See page 71±11)
6.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY RR (See page 71±11)
7.REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.3 (See page 71±11)
8.REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.4 (See page 71±11) 9. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
(a) Disconnect the 3 connectors from the airbag sensor assycenter.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor assy center.
10. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected.
NOTICE:
Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
(c) Temporarily install the airbag sensor assy center with the 3 bolts.
NOTICE:

If the airbag sensor assy center has been dropped, or there are any crac\
ks, dents or other de-
fects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the airbag sensor assy center with a new one.

When installing the airbag sensor assy center, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere
with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
(d) Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 17.5 N
m (178 kgf
cm, 13 ft
lbf)
(e) Connect the connectors to the airbag sensor assy center.
(f) Check that no play is identified.
(g) Check that the water±proof sheet is properly set.
11.INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page 05±1184)

600A2±06
H42698
N
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf): Specified torqueAirbag Sensor Front LH
Airbag Front RH Sensor
8.0 (82, 71 in.
lbf)
8.0 (82, 71 in.
lbf)
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIR BAG SENSOR FRONT LH
60±63
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
AIR BAG SENSOR FRONT LH
COMPONENTS

600K6±01
H42699
60±64
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AIR BAG SENSOR FRONT LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replacement procedure of the RH side is the same as that for with LH side.
1.PRECAUTION (See page 60±1)
2.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See page 60±1) 3. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and airbag sensor front LH.
(b) Disconnect the connector from the airbag sensor frontLH.
4. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the battery negative (±) is terminal is disconnected.
NOTICE:
Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
(c) Install the airbag sensor front LH with the 2 bolts. Torque: 8.0 N
m (82 kgf
cm, 71 in.
lbf)
NOTICE:

If the airbag sensor front LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks,\
dents or other defects
in the case, bracket or connector, replace the airbag sensor front LH with a new one.

When installing the airbag sensor front LH, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere\
with
other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
(d) Connect the connector to the airbag sensor front LH.
(e) Check that no play is identified.
5.INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page 05±1184)

600K7±01
H42768
Rear Door Scuff Plate LH
Separate Type Rear Seat Cushion Assy LH
Airbag Sensor Rear LH
8.0 (82, 70 in.
lbf)
Bench Type Rear Seat Cushion Assy Sedan Models:
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
60±67
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
COMPONENTS

600K8±01
H42769
60±68
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replacement procedure of the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
1.PRECAUTION (See page 60±1)
2.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See page 60±1)
3.REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See page 76±36)
4.REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (SEDAN MODELS) (See page 76±36)
5.REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSY LH (See page 76±36) 6. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
(a) Disconnect the connector of the airbag sensor rear LH.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and the airbag sensor rear LH.
7.INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH (See page 60±11)
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected.
NOTICE:
Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
(c) Install the airbag sensor rear LH with the 2 bolts. Torque: 8.0 N
m (82 kgf
cm, 70 ft
lbf)
NOTICE:

If the airbag sensor rear LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, \
dents or other defects
in the case, bracket or connector, replace the airbag sensor rear LH with a new one.

When installing the airbag sensor rear LH, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere \
with
other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
(d) Connect the connector of the airbag sensor rear LH.
(e) Check that no play is identified.
8.INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page 05±1184)