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 lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Gasoline Model: Click here

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 LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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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4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

(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) Remove the 4 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly. NOTICE: When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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

(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locking button.

(f) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

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