TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual
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AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H11903
H11904
Width
Inner
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(b) Using a service-purpose wire harness, tie down the front
passenger airbag assembly to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in.2 or more)
CAUTION:
If the front passenger airbag assembly is tied down with
too thin wire harness, it may snap. This is highly danger-
ous. Always use a wire harness which is at least 1.25 mm
2
(0.0019 in2.).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
Square = 3.14 X (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
(1) Pass the wire harness though the installation holes,
as shown in the illustration.
(2) Position the front passenger airbag assembly in-
side the tire with the airbag deployment side facing
inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions-
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dan-
gerous if looseness in the wire harness results in the
front passenger airbag assembly coming free due to
the shock from the airbag deploying.
Always tie down the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so when
disposing of the airbag use a redundant tire.
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AB0158
Battery
SST
H11905
Tires
(5 or more)
R05403
R09690
Battery
SSTFront Passenger
Airbag Assembly
10 m (33 ft) or more
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(c) Check functioning of the SST (See step 1-(a) on page
RS-17).
SST 09082-00700
(d) Place the tires.
(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front
passenger airbag assembly is tied.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the front
passenger airbag assembly is tied. The top tire
should have the wheel installed.
(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harness.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous if loose wire harnesses result in the tires coming free
due to the shock from the airbag deploying.
HINT:
Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Provide
at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.
(e) Install the SST.
Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the front passen-
ger airbag assembly connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, se-
cure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the tires.
(f) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(-) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the tire which the front passenger airbag assembly
is tied to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
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R09687
R09687
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(g) Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with the deployed airbag.
(1) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from
the tire.
(2) Place the front passenger airbag assembly in a vi-
nyl bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the
same way as other general parts disposal.
3. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH AIRBAG
DEPLOYED IN COLLISION
Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with the deployed airbag.
(1) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from
the instrument panel (See page RS-28).
(2) Place the front passenger airbag assembly in a vi-
nyl bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the
same way so as other general parts disposal.
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RS05Z-08
H11879
H11902
H11970
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INSPECTION
1. Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following item with
the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
front passenger airbag assembly, No. 1 safety pad and
instrument panel.
2. Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is not
deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the front passenger airbag assembly.
Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chip-
ping in connectors.
Check the deformation or cracks on the No. 1 safety
pad, instrument panel, instrument panel reinforce-
ment.
HINT:
If the No. 1 safety pad, instrument panel or instrument panel re-
inforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always re-
place it with a new one.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS-28 and RS-39, and be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
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3. Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.
Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel reinforcement.
Check the damage on the connector and wire har-
ness.
HINT:
If the instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked,
never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS-28 and RS-39, and be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
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RS0L8-01
H11899
H12960
H11897
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD
(a) Install the No. 3 resister with the 2 screws.
(b) Install the No. 1 safety pad with the 5 screws.
(c) Install the wire harness to the No. 1 safety pad.
2. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front passenger airbag assembly with the 6
nuts.
CAUTION:
When installing the front passenger airbag assembly,
take care that the wiring does not interfere with other
parts and is not pinched between other parts.
Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped be-
tween the airbag bag and within the module.
NOTICE:
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped,
or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or
connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly
with a new one.
(b) Install the center bracket with the 3 screws.
(c) Install part of the instrument panel wire harness with the
2 screws.
(d) Install the No. 4 heater to resister duct with the 2 screws.
(e) Install the No. 5 heater to resister duct with the screw.
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H11906
H12008
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3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-97)
(a) Install the bolt for connecting the front passenger airbag
assembly to the center bracket.
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the 2 bolts for mounting the front passenger airbag
assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
4. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Set the connector on the glove compartment door finish
plate.
(c) Install the glove compartment door finish plate to the low-
er panel.
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H11900
H11897
H11898
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REMOVAL
NOTICE:
If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is in ON or ACC position, DTCs
will be recorded.
Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle.
When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door
finish plate inside the lower panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the connector from the glove compartment door
finish plate.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-90)
3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw and No. 5 heater to resister duct.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and No. 4 heater to resister duct.
(c) Remove the 2 screws and part of instrument panel wire
harness, as shown in the illustration.
(d) Remove the 2 screws and center bracket.
(e) Remove the 6 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly,
as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 SAFETY PAD
(a) Separate the wire harness from the No. 1 safety pad.
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(b) Remove the 5 screws and No. 1 safety pad.
(c) Remove the 2 screws and No. 3 resister.
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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, No. 1 safety pad, instrument panel or
instrument panel reinforcement.
CaseReplacing part
If the airbag has been deployed.Front passenger airbag assembly
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in trouble-
shooting.Front passenger airbag assembly
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty during
checking items (See page RS-30).Front passenger airbag assembly
If the instrument panel has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-30).Instrument panel
If the No. 1 safety pad has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS-30).No. 1 safety pad
If the instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty during
checking items (See page RS-30).Instrument panel reinforcement
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped.Front passenger airbag assembly
CAUTION:
For replacement of the front passenger airbag assembly, see page RS-28 and RS-39. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.