check engine TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

S05054
New Gasket
FI1654
Fulcrum Length
30 cm
SST
FI6372
CORRECT New O-Ring
Delivery Pipe
Injector Grommet
WRONG
B05295
O-Ring
Grommet
Spacer InsulatorDelivery Pipe
O-Ring
- SFISFI SYSTEM
SF-3
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(b) When connecting the union bolt on the high pressure pipe
union, observe the following procedures:
(1) Always use 2 new gaskets.
(2) Tighten the union bolt by hand.
(3) Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
(c) When connecting the flare nut on the high pressure pipe
union, observe the following procedures:
(1) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare nut, and
tighten the flare nut by hand.
(2) Using SST, tighten the flare nut to specified torque.
SST 09023-12700
NOTICE:
Do not rotate the fuel pipe, when tightening the flare nut.
Torque: 28 N´m (285 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).
(d) Observe the following precautions when removing and
installing the injectors.
(1) Never reuse the O-ring.
(2) When placing a new O-ring on the injector, take
care not to damage it in any way.
(3) Coat a new O-ring with spindle oil or gasoline be-
fore installing-never use engine, gear or brake oil.
(e) Install the injector to the delivery pipe and intake manifold
as shown in the illustration.
(f) Observe these precautions when disconnecting the fuel
tube connector (quick type).
(1) Check if there is any dirt like mud on the pipe and
around the connector before disconnecting them
and clean the dirt away.
(2) Be sure to disconnect with hands.

S04583
S05040
Vinyl Bag
S05382
Retainer
S05050
Click Sound SF-4
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(3) When the connector and the pipe are stuck, pinch
the retainer between the hands, push and pull the
connector to free to disconnect and pull it out. Do
not use any tool at this time.
(4) Inspect if there is any dirt or the likes on the seal sur-
face of the disconnected pipe and clean it away.
(5) Prevent the disconnected pipe and connector from
damaging and mixing foreign objects by covering
them with a vinyl bag.
(g) Observe these precautions when connecting the fuel
tube connector (quick type).
(1) Do not reuse the retainer removed from the pipe.
(2) Must use hands without using tools when to remove
the retainer from the pipe.
(3) Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on
the connected part of the pipe.
(4) Match the axis of the connector with axis of the pipe,
and push in the connector until the retainer makes
a ºclickº sound. In case that the connections is tight,
apply little amount of new engine oil on the tip of the
pipe.
(5) After having finished the connection, check if the
pipe and the connector are securely connected by
pulling them.
(6) Check if there is any fuel leakage.
(h) Observe these precautions when handling nylon tube.
(1) Pay attention not to turn the connector with force
when connecting them.
(2) Pay attention not to kink the nylon tube.
(3) Do not remove the EPDM protector on the outside
of the nylon tube.
(4) Must not close the piping with the nylon tube by
bending it.
Before installing the injector, must apply spindle oil
or gasoline on the place where a delivery pipe or an
intake manifold touches an O-ring of the injector.

A10838
TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester
DLC3
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SF-5
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(i) Check that there are no fuel leaks after performing main-
tenance anywhere on the fuel system.
(1) Connect a TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch ON and TOYOTA hand-
held tester main switch ON.
NOTICE:
Do not start the engine.
(3) Select the active test mode on the TOYOTA hand-
held tester.
(4) Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester oper-
ator 's manual for further details.
(5) If you have no TOYOTA hand-held tester, connect
the positive (+) and negative (-) leads from the bat-
tery to the fuel pump connector (See page
SF-6).
(6) Check that there are no leaks from any part of the
fuel system.
(7) Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
(8) Disconnect the TOYOTA hand-held tester from the
DLC3.

B09085
SF061-03
B09086
VTA
E2
VCOhmmeter
Vacuum
B09087
Plug
Disconnect
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SF-33
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THROTTLE BODY
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT THROTTLE BODY
Check that the throttle linkage moves smoothly.
2. INSPECT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body.
(c) Apply vacuum to the throttle opener.
(d) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between
each terminal.
Resistance:
Throttle valve
conditionBetween
terminalsResistance
Fully closedVTA - E20.2 - 6.3 kW
Fully openVTA - E22.0 - 10.2 kW
-VC - E22.5 - 5.9 kW
(e) Reconnect the vacuum hose to the throttle body.
3. INSPECT THROTTLE OPENER
(a) Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
(b) Check idle speed.
Idle speed: 650 ± 50 rpm
(c) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle opener,
and plug the hose end.
(d) Check the throttle opener setting speed.
Throttle opener setting speed: 1,100 - 1,700 rpm
If the throttle opener setting is not as specified, replace the
throttle body.
(e) Stop the engine.
(f) Reconnect the vacuum hose to the throttle opener.
(g) Start the engine and check that the idle speed returns to
the correct speed.

P06717
SR0ED-03
Z00038
DENSO Borroughs
P06723
CORRECT WRONG WRONG
- STEERINGDRIVE BELT
SR-3
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DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed
cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered acceptable.
If the missing chunks from the ribs are found on the drive belt,
it should be replaced.
(b) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
DENSO BTG-20 (95506-00020)
Borroughs No. BT-33-73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 120 - 185 lbf
Used belt: 95 - 135 lbf
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.
HINT:

ºNew beltº refers to a belt which has been used less than
5 minutes on a running engine.

ºUsed beltº refers to a belt which has been used on a run-
ning engine for 5 minutes or more.

After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
ribbed grooves.

Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not
slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.

After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 min-
utes and recheck the belt tension.

SR0EE-03
R11741
Normal Abnormal SR-4
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
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POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-5)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from
lock to lock several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel to left or
right full lock position and keep it there for 2-3 seconds,
then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock posi-
tion and keep it there for 2-3 seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-5)

R11740
HOT
COLD
SR0EF-04
R11741
Normal Abnormal
R11786Engine Idling
Engine Stopped 5 mm (0.20 in.)
or less
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SR-5
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INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD
LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem (See page SR-4).
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system (See page
SR-4).
(i) Check the fluid level.

R14662
Attachment
IN
OUT Pressure Feed Tube SST
Z15498
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Closed SR-6
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2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube (See page SR-27).
(b) Connect SST to pressure feed tubes, as shown in the il-
lustration below.
SST 09640- 10010 (09641- 01010, 09641- 01030,
09641-01060)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(c) Bleed the power steering system (See page SR-4).
(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
(f) With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure:
7,845 kPa (80 kgf/cm
2, 1,138 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.

F08857
SR0EG-05
F08858
SR-8
- STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger
lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR-12).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference)
5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consider-
ation before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR-22).

SR0Z6-01
F09913
F09914
SR-18
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
(a) Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
(b) Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out
the key cylinder.
(c) Install a new key cylinder.
HINT:
Make sure the ignition key is at the ACC position.
3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See page BE-16)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
(b) Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
(See page BE-16)
6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH
(a) Slide the key unlock warning switch out of the column up-
per bracket.
(b) Slide a new key unlock warning switch in the column up-
per bracket.
7. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(See page AX-16 and AX-18)
8. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLE-
NOID
(a) Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
(b) Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
9. Column shift:
INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID, SHIFT LOCK
SWITCH AND SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
(See page AX-18)
10. Column shift:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID,
SHIFT LOCK SWITCH AND SHIFT LOCK CONTROL
ECU
11. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
(See page BE-181)
12. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY
COIL