remove seats TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

BO2PV-01
H12176
2 Clips
H121774 Clips
H12178
4 Clips
H12181
BO-90
- BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT SEATS
(See page BO-105 or BO-1 12)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIPS
3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
(See page SR-12)
5. REMOVE COLUMN COVERS
6. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, remove the lower finish panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 lower panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
8. REMOVE LH LOWER INSERT
9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the 2 clips and heater to register duct.
10. REMOVE NO. 1 REGISTER
Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 register, then disconnect
the connectors.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN
(See page SR-12)
12. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER
13. 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 the glove compartment
door finish plate.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector.

BO2PV-01
H12176
2 Clips
H121774 Clips
H12178
4 Clips
H12181
BO-90
- BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
1875 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT SEATS
(See page BO-105 or BO-1 12)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIPS
3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
(See page SR-12)
5. REMOVE COLUMN COVERS
6. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, remove the lower finish panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 lower panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
8. REMOVE LH LOWER INSERT
9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the 2 clips and heater to register duct.
10. REMOVE NO. 1 REGISTER
Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 register, then disconnect
the connectors.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN
(See page SR-12)
12. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER
13. 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 the glove compartment
door finish plate.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector.

EM0ZF-02
P12683
A05224
SST
P12686
P12720
Magnetic Finger
A05276
EM-40
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE VALVE LIFTERS AND SHIMS
HINT:
Arrange the valve lifters and shims in the correct order.
2. REMOVE VALVES
(a) Using SST, compress the valve spring and remove the 2
keepers.
SST 09202-70020 (09202-00010)
(b) Remove the spring retainer, valve spring and valve.
(c) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the oil seal.
(d) Using compressed air and a magnetic finger, remove the
spring seat by blowing air.
HINT:
Arrange the valves, valve springs, spring seats and spring re-
tainers in the correct order.
3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD REAR COVER
Remove the 6 bolts, rear cover and gasket.

EM2534
Overall Length
EM0255
A05228
P12729
Width
Z03988
45°
1.0 - 1.4 mm30°
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
EM-45
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(d) Check the valve overall length.
Standard overall length:
Intake95.45 mm (3.5779 in.)
Exhaust95.40 mm (3.7559 in.)
Minimum overall length:
Intake94.95 mm (3.7382 in.)
Exhaust94.90 mm (3.7362 in.)
If the overall length is less than minimum, replace the valve.
(e) Check the surface of the valve stem tip for wear.
If the valve stem tip is worn, resurface the tip with a grinder or
replace the valve.
NOTICE:
Do not grind off more than minimum.
11. INSPECT AND CLEAN VALVE SEATS
(a) Using a 45° carbide cutter, resurface the valve seats.
Remove only enough metal to clean the seats.
(b) Check the valve seating position.
Apply a light coat of prussian blue (or white lead) to the
valve face. Lightly press the valve against the seat. Do not
rotate valve.
(c) Check the valve face and seat for the following:

If blue appears 360° around the face, the valve is
concentric. If not, replace the valve.

If blue appears 360° around the valve seat, the
guide and face are concentric. If not, resurface the
seat.

Check that the seat contact is in the middle of the
valve face with the following width:
1.0 - 1.4 mm (0.039 - 0.055 in.)
If not, correct the valve seats as follows:
(1) If the seating is too high on the valve face, use 30°
and 45° cutters to correct the seat.

SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F02245
F02246
SA0028
Front AB
A B
A: Inside
B: Outside SA-6
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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5. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack
ends.
6. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the rack boot set clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to
adjust the toe-in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends
are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(e) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Wheel turning angle:
Inside wheel35°45' ± 1° (35.75° ± 1°)
Outside wheel: Reference31°23' (31.38°)
If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified
value, check the right and left rack end lengths.