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 front seat assembly removal/installation are shown below.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

  for Gasoline Model: Click here

  for HV Model: Click here

• Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

NOTICE:

If the front seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly, separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage.

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)

Click here

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front seat headrest assembly from the front seat assembly.

4. REMOVE FRONT OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

(b) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the front outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

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5. REMOVE FRONT INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the front inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

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6. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the foremost position.

(b) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the rear outer seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

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7. REMOVE REAR INNER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the rear inner seat track bracket cover as shown in the illustration.

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8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly.

(b) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position.

(c) Using a T50 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly.

(d) Operate the reclining power seat switch knob and move the seatback to the upright position.

(e) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the center position.

(f) Operate the slide and vertical power seat switch knob and move the front seat assembly to the uppermost position.

(g) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

for Gasoline Model: Click here

for HV Model: Click here

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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(h) Disconnect the front seat airbag assembly connector under the front seat assembly.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a	White Housing Lock
*b	Yellow CPA
	Slide

(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

(i) Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp under the front seat assembly.

(j) Remove the front seat assembly. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.