TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual
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H12222
Rear Seatback Assembly LH Rear Inner with
Center Belt Roof Side Inner Garnishw/o Speaker:
High-mounted Stop Light
RH Rear Seat
Inner with Center Beltw/ Speaker:
High-mounted Stop Light
Package Tray TrimRear Seat
Outer Belt
Rear Seat Outer Belt
Seat Belt
Retractor Cover
Rear Seat Cushion AssemblyRoof Side Inner Garnish
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
41 (420, 30)
18 (185, 13)
18 (185, 13)
41 (420, 30)
- BODYSEAT BELT
BO-125
1910 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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BO2QJ-01
BO0632
BO0633
15°
45° BO-126
- BODYSEAT BELT
1911 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts,
nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not
obvious.
1. RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
(a) Fasten the front seat belts.
(b) Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and slam on the brakes.
Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this
time.
HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2. Driver 's seat belt (ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(d) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3. Except driver's seat belt (ALR/ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
whole belt.
Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again
(d) Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
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N10070
Full Belt Length Minus
200 mm (7.87 in.)
BO0633
15°
45°
- BODYSEAT BELT
BO-127
1912 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(e) Retract the whole belt, then pull out the belt until 200 mm
(7.87 in.) of belt remains retracted.
(f) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(g) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
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BO2PR-01
BO3396
H12171
BO-84
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
1869 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST SLIDING ROOF GLASS IN CLEARANCE
(a) When the front or rear/left or right alignment is not correct,
remove the drive gear and sliding roof glass, then adjust
the drive cable.
NOTICE:
Remove the drive gear with the sliding roof fully closed.
(b) Adjust by sliding the cable forward or rearward or rear-
ward to align the 2 marks as shown.
(c) Install the driving ear and sliding roof glass.
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BO2PO-01
H12167
Sliding Roof Glass
Drive Cable
Side Garnish
Rear Roof Drip Channel
Guide Block Guide CashingWindow Deflector Panel
Drive Gear
Map Light Bracket
Sliding Roof Panel StopperSliding Roof Housing
Sunshade Trim
Rear Frame
Sliding Roof Bracket
Sliding Roof Bracket
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
4.0 (41, 35 in.´lbf)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque Drain Hose
BO-78
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
1863 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
COMPONENTS
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BO2PQ-01
N21523
H10166
N21424
H12170
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
BO-81
1866 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF PANEL STOPPER
(a) Remove the screw and stopper.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
2. REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM
3. REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP CHANNEL
Remove the 2 screws and rear roof drip channel as shown in
the illustration.
4. REMOVE REAR FRAME
Remove the 4 screws and rear frame.
5. REMOVE DRIVE CABLE
(a) Remove the screws and guide rail stopper.
(b) Remove the screw from the sliding roof housing.
(c) Slightly lift the sliding roof housing, and slide the drive
cable rearward to then remove it.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following
items.
Adjust the drive cable to a closed and tilted down position.
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H12171
H12172
H12173
H12174
BO-82
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
1867 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
Slide the cable forward or backward to align the 2 marks
as shown in the illustration.
Slide the cable to the forefront with your hand.
(d) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
6. REMOVE WINDOW DEFLECTOR PANEL
7. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING
(a) Remove the 2 screws from the sliding roof housing.
(b) Remove the 4 screws from the guide block.
(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
(d) Disconnect the sliding roof housing from the drive rail, and
slide the sliding roof housing forward.
(e) Remove the 2 guide blocks.
(f) Remove the sliding roof housing as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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H11049
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
BO-83
1868 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
8. REMOVE CABLE GUIDE CASING
Remove the 2 screws and cable guide casing.
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BO2PT-01
BO-86
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
1871 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page BO-79).
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N10192
BO2PN-01
- BODYSLIDING ROOF
BO-77
1862 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SLIDING ROOF
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
INSPECT SLIDING ROOF GLASS ALIGNMENT
(a) Start the engine and check the operation time of the slid-
ing roof.
Operation time:
Approx. 6 secs.
(b) Check for abnormal noise or binding during operation.
(c) With the sliding roof fully closed, check for water leakage.
(d) Check for a difference in level between the sliding roof
weatherstrip and roof panel.
Except rear corners:
0 ± 1.5 mm (0 ± 0.059 in.)
Rear corners:
0 + 1.5 mm (0 + 0.059 in.)
0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.039 in.)