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 instrument panel passenger airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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for HV Model: Click here

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 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Check that the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

CAUTION:

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

(c) Disengage the clamp.

*a	Slider
	Release in this Direction

(d) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

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

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Using a screwdriver, pry back the passenger airbag door retainer to disengage the 3 hooks as shown in the illustration.

*a	Passenger Airbag Door Retainer
	Move the screwdriver in this Direction

NOTICE:

Do not damage the deployment surface of the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

(c) Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Disengage the clamp.

*a	Protective Tape
*b	Airbag Connector
*c	Airbag Connector Locking Button
	Release in this Direction

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locking buttons.

(c) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

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