Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during quarter window assembly removal/installation are shown below.

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FXS:

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for 2GR-FKS:

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CAUTION:

• Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
• If an airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious injury.

4. DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

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7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

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8. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

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9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH

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11. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the quarter window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(b) When using a windshield knife:

(1) Apply soapy water to the area around the adhesive.

(2) Insert a windshield knife into the adhesive between the quarter window assembly and vehicle body.

*a	Windshield Knife
*b	Aligned with Quarter Window Assembly
	Pull

(3) While keeping the windshield knife perpendicular to the outer surface of the quarter window assembly, cut the adhesive by pulling the windshield knife around the quarter window assembly.

NOTICE:

• When separating the quarter window assembly, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
• Do not pry the quarter window assembly with the windshield knife.

HINT:

Insert the windshield knife in an area where the gap between quarter window assembly and vehicle body is large.

(c) When using piano wire:

(1) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly from the interior.

*a Piano Wire *b Clip

(2) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(3) Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.

NOTICE:

When separating the quarter window assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

(d) Using suction cups, disengage the 3 clips and remove the quarter window assembly. NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.

12. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.

(1) Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

*a	Vehicle Body
	Adhesive

Standard Dimension:

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT:

Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

(b) Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

HINT:

Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.