TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Owners Manual

AC2FV-01
- AIR CONDITIONINGTROUBLESHOOTING (Manual A/C)
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Manual A/C)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order If necessary , replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
No blower operation
2. HTR Fuse
3. Heater main relay
4. Blower motor
5. Blower resistor
6. Blower speed control switch
7. Wire harness-
AC-68
AC-56
AC-57
AC-83
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No blower control
1. Blower motor
2. Blower resistor
3. Blower speed control switch
4. Wire harnessAC-56
AC-57
AC-83
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No air temperature control1. Engine coolant volume
2. Heater control assembly-
AC-80
No compressor operation
1. Refrigerant volume
2. A.C Fuse
3. Magnetic clutch
4. Compressor lock sensor
5. Compressor
6. Pressure switch
7. Heater main relay
8. Blower speed control switch
9. A/C switch
10.A/C amplifier
11. Evaporator temp. sensor
12.Wire harnessAC-3
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AC-42
AC-42
AC-42
AC-65
AC-68
AC-83
AC-83
AC-77
AC-64
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No cool air comes out
1. Refrigerant volume
2. Refrigerant pressure
3. Drive belt
4. Magnetic clutch
5. Compressor lock sensor
6. Pressure switch
7. Evaporator temp. sensor
8. A/C switch
9. A/C amplifier
10.Heater control assembly
11. Wire harnessAC-3
AC-3
AC-17
AC-42
AC-42
AC-65
AC-64
AC-83
AC-77
AC-80
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No engine idle-up when A/C switch ON
1. A/C amplifier
2. Idle control system
3. Wire harnessAC-77
DI-102
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No air inlet control
1. Air inlet servomotor
2. Heater control assembly
3. Wire harnessAC-39
AC-80
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No mode control
1. Air outlet servomotor
2. Heater control assembly
3. Wire harnessAC-60
AC-80
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2001 AVALON (RM808U) Blinking of A/C indicator
1. Compressor
2. Drive belt
3. Compressor lock sensor
4. A/C amplifierAC-42
AC-17
AC-42
AC-77
Brightness does not change when light control switch is turned1. Headlight and taillight system
2. Heater control assemblyBE-19
AC-80

AX03M-04
D01018
O/D Direct Clutch (C0)2nd Brake (B2)
Forward Clutch
(C
1) O/D Brake (B0)2nd Coast Brake
(B
1)
Intermediate Shaft1s t & Rev er s e
Brake (B3)
One-W ay Clutch
No.2 (F
2) Planetary Gear Unit
O/D Planetary GearCounter Drive
Gear
Front Planetary Gear Rear Planetary GearOne-W ay Clutch
No.1 (F
1)
Input ShaftDirect Clutch
(C
2)
O/D One-Way Clutch
(F
0)
P
R
N
L2 Shift Lever
Position
DGear Position
Parking
Reverse
Neutral
1st
2nd
3rd
O/D
1st
2nd
*3rd
1st
*2ndC
0C1C2B0F0F1F2B1B3B2
*Down-shift only - no up-shift
: Operating
AX-2
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
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OPERATION

AX03L-02
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
AX-1
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precautions in the IN section.

AX03X-05
D07233
Engine Hood
Cruise Control
Actuator RH Drive ShaftAir Cleaner
Assembly
Shift Control
Cable
LH Drive Shaft
Plug for Line
Pressure TestBattery
TrayBatteryBattery
Insulator
Snap Ring
Exhaust Manifold
BracketHole Cover Torque Converter
ClutchShift Control
Cable Clamp
Starter
ClipHold-Down
Clamp
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified

Non-reusable part
Snap Ring

x5
26 (265, 19)
48 (490, 35)66 (670, 48)20 (200, 15)
15 (150, 11)
7.5 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
Automatic Transaxle
39 (400, 29)
20 (200, 14)
Clip
32 (330, 24)
13 (130, 9)Cap Nut
V-bank CoverV-bank Fastener
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
Clip
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-33
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
COMPONENTS

D07770
RH Fender
Apron SealRH Rear
Lower BraceRear Side Engine
Mounting Insulator
PS Reservoir
Pipe
Front Side Engine
Mounting Insulator
RH Front
Lower Brace
LH Front
Lower Brace
Exhaust Front Pipe Support Bracket
RH Fender LinerGrommet

Gasket
Front Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust Front Pipe
Support Stay
Engine Under CoverCenter Engine
Under CoverLH Fender LinerStabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Link
LH Fender Apron Seal
LH Rear
Lower Brace
Tie Rod End

Cotter Pin

Cotter Pin

Gasket

Gasket
Spring
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non-reusable part
Lock Cap


36 (370, 27)
32 (330, 24)
10 (100, 7)
181 (1,850, 134)
80 (820, 59)
80 (820, 59)
181 (1,850, 134)
48 (490, 35)
36 (370, 27)
66 (670, 48)
80 (820, 59)
127 (1,300, 94)

62 (630, 46)
33 (330, 24)
19 (195, 14)
39 (400, 29)
181 (1,850, 134)
49 (500, 36)
62 (630, 46)
294 (3,000, 217)
21 (210, 15)


43 (440, 32)
AX-34
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
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AT3412
AX03Z-05
AX-42
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
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INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using a scale and a straight edge, measure the distance from
the installed surface to the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: 13.7 mm (0.539 in.) or more
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX-35).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect the following items.

Fill ATF and check fluid level (See page DI-160).

Check front wheel alignment (See page SA-4).

Do the road test (See page DI-160).

Adjust the hood (See page BO-6).
NOTICE:
w/ VSC:
After installation, perform the steering angle sensor zero
point calibration (See page DI-252).

AX0KA-01
A07441
5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
D04381
V-bank Cover
Fastener
D07234
Q09982
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-35
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
Torque: 26 N´m (265 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Turn the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise and
loosen it.
(c) Remove the V-bank cover.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
When installing the V-bank cover fastener, remove the fasten-
er once, then position and push in it.
5. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE
BODY
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actua-
tor with the bracket.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

D07235
Q00075
Q10028
Q06478
Q10286
AX-36
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
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7. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
8. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS FROM AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness.
9. DISCONNECT DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
10. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
11. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
12. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable
from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable
from the bracket.
13. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
14. REMOVE 2 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 44 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
15. REMOVE STARTER AND SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
CLAMP
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the terminal.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, starter and shift control cable clamp.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)

Q06530
Q10038
D07216
Q10037
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-37
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16. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNT-
ING BOLT
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
17. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS AND
DISCONNECT GROUND TERMINAL
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
18. RAISE AND SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY
19. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
20. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG AND
GASKET
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gasket with a new gasket.
21. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FLUID
22. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See
page SA-16)
23. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 6 screws and turn over the front side of the
LH and RH fender liners.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and turn over the rear side of LH
and RH fender liners.
(c) Remove the engine under cover.