TOYOTA AVENSIS 2002 Repair Manual

B65859
Clockwise
Counter±
clockwise
Reclining Motor
Driving Axis
B65448
Clockwise
Driving Axis Counter±clockwise Lumbar Support
Adjuster Motor
±
SEAT FRONT POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM
72±9
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(d) Inspect operation of the reclining motor.
(1) Check that the motor rotates smoothly when thebattery is connected to the reclining motor connec-
tor terminals.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionOperational Direction
Battery positive voltage 1
Battery negative voltage 2Clockwise
Battery positive voltage 2
Battery negative voltage 1Counterclockwise
If the result is not as specified, replace the motor assy.
5. Driver side seat:
INSPECT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSY
(a) Inspect operation of the motor. (1) Check that the motor rotates smoothly when thebattery is connected to the lumber support adjuster
motor connector terminals.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionOperational Direction
Battery positive voltage 1
Battery negative voltage 2Clockwise
Battery positive voltage 2
Battery negative voltage 1Counterclockwise
If the result is not as specified, replace the adjuster assy.

720J7±01
B70318
Front Seat Headrest Assy
Vertical Seat Adjuster KnobReclining Adjuster
Release Handle LH Front Seat Cushion Shield LH Front Seat Inner
Belt Assy LH
Front Seat Cushion Shield Inner LHSeparate Type
Front Seatback Cover (w/ Seat Heater)Separate Type Front Seatback
Spring Assy (w/ Side Airbag)
Separate Type
Front Seat Cushion Cover
(w/ Seat Heater) Separate Type
Front Seat Cushion PadSeparate Type Front Seatback Pad
N
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable partFront Seat
Headrest Support Assy

Hog Ring
Hog Ring
37 (375, 27)
37 (375, 27)
42 (420, 31)
Front Seat Adjuster LHSeat Track Bracket Cover Inner LHFront Seat Reclining
Housing Sub±assy LH
Reclining Control Lever LH Reclining Adjuster Knob Cap LH
Vertical Seat Adjuster Knob Cap
25 (255, 18)
37 (375, 27)
25 (255, 18)
8.0 (82, 71 in.
lbf)
Seat Track Outer Cover LH
Seat Position Airbag Sensor
Seat Heater Control Sub±assy
Seat Heater Control Wire Harness
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (MANUAL SEAT TYPE)
72±15
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (MANUAL SEAT TYPE)
COMPONENTS

720J8±01
B57834
B57832
B57833
72±16
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (MANUAL SEAT TYPE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
OVERHAUL
CAUTION:

Wear safety gloves, because the cutting surface of the seatback frame and seat adjuster may
injure your hand.

Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(The SRS is equipped with a back±up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from
disconnecting the negative (±) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed.)
HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concern-
ing the installation, it is indicated.

Use the same procedures on the RH side as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the headrest.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 seat track covers.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Disconnect the connectors under the seat.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts and seat.
2. REMOVE VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTER KNOB
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the vertical seat adjuster
knob cap and vertical seat adjuster knob.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE
LH
(a) Hold up the reclining adjuster release handle.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the hooks and reclining ad-
juster knob cap.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the hooks and reclining ad-
juster release handle.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

B57829
B57830
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (MANUAL SEAT TYPE)
72±17
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4. REMOVE RECLINING CONTROL LEVER LH
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts and reclining control lever.
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and seat cushion shield LH.
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and inner belt.
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and seat cushion shield.
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT RECLINING HOUSING SUB±ASSY LH
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts and seat reclining housing.
9. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSY
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts and front seatback.
10. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER
(a) Disengage the seatback cover hook.
(b) Remove the 2 headrest supports.
(c) Remove the hog rings and seatback cover.
11. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK SPRING ASSY
(a) Remove the pad from the seatback spring.
12. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Disengage the seat cushion cover hook.
(b) Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover together with the pad from the seat cushion frame.
(c) Remove the hog rings and seat cushion pad from the seat cushion cover.
13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSY
(a) w/ Seat heater:
Remove the screw, seat heater control and seat heater control wire harness.

B50126
Hog Ring Pliers
B50126
Hog Ring Pliers
72±18
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (MANUAL SEAT TYPE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
14. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION
COVER
(a) Install the seat cushion cover with new hog rings to the
seat cushion pad.
(b) Install the seat cushion cover with pad to the seat cushion
frame with new hog rings.
HINT:

Do not damage the seat cushion cover nor make it dirty.

When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent
wrinkles as much as possible.
15. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COV-
ER
(a) Install the seatback cover with new hog rings to the seat
cushion pad.
(b) Install the seatback cover with pad to the seatback frame
with new hog rings.
HINT:

Do not damage the seatback cover nor make it dirty.

When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent
wrinkles as much as possible.
16. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSY
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, Install the seatback with the 4 bolts.
17. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSY LH
(a) Install the inner belt with the nut.
Torque: 42 N
m (428 kgf
cm, 31 ft
lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Check that the inner seat belt moves smoothly.
18. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Place the seat in the cabin.
(b) Connect the connectors under the seat.
(c) Install the seat with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 37 N
m (375 kgf
cm, 27 ft
lbf)
(d) Install the 4 seat track covers.
(e) Install the headrest.
19. CHECK SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER LOCKS

720J5±01
B70315
Headrest Support
Power Seat Switch Assy
Power Seat Switch Knob Front Seat Inner Belt Assy LH
Front Seat Headrest Assy

Hog Ring
Separate Type Front Seatback Cover

Hog Ring
Front Seatback Pad
Seat Cushion Pad
Reclining Adjuster Inside Cover RH
Reclining Adjuster Inside Cover LH
Vertical Adjuster Bracket Cover Outer
Wire Harness Connector
Front Seat Cushion Shield LHHeadrest Support
Lumbar Support Adjuster Assy
Seat Track Cover
42 (428, 31)
6.0 (61, 53 in.
lbf)
: Specified torqueN
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf)

Non±reusable part
Front Power Seat Switch
37 (375, 27) Clip
Clip
8.0 (82, 71 in.
lbf)
Seat Position Airbag Sensor
Bush
37 (375, 27)37 (375, 27)
Front Seat Cushion Shield Front Seat Cushion Shield Inner LH
4.5 (46, 40 in.
lbf)
4.0 (41, 35 in.
lbf)
2.5 (25, 22 in.
lbf)
2.5 (25, 22 in.
lbf)
25 (255, 18)
3.5 (36, 31 in.
lbf)
25 (255, 18) Power Seat Motor Assy (Lifter)
(Front Vertical)Power Seat Motor Assy
(Reclining)Power Seat Motor Assy
Power Seat Motor AssyFront Seat Adjuster Assy LH Separate Type Front Seat Cushion Cover Separate Type Front
Vertical Adjuster
Inner No.1 LH
(w/ Seat Heater)
(w/ Seat Heater)
Seat Heater Control Sub±assy
Bracket Cover Inner
(Slide)
72±10
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
COMPONENTS

720J6±01
B70316
Claw
Claw
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
72±11
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
OVERHAUL
CAUTION:

Wear safety gloves, because the cutting surface of the seatback frame and seat adjuster may
injure your hand.

Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(The SRS is equipped with a back±up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from
disconnecting the negative (±) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed.)
HINT:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concern-
ing the installation, it is indicated.

Use the same procedures on the RH side as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSY LH
(a) Remove the headrest.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 seat track covers.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Disconnect the connectors under the seat.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts and seat.
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 seat switch knobs.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b) Remove the 5 screws.
(c) Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the
cushion shield with the inner No. 1 LH, and then discon-
nect the connector.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(d) Remove the 2 screws and seat switch.
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the screw and cushion shield.
4. REMOVE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the 3 screws and seat switch.
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and inner belt.

B70317
Claw
Clip
B60977
72±12
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD INNER LH
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and clip, and
remove the cushion shield.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a) Disengage the hook and remove the seat cushion cover together with the pad.
(b) Remove the hog rings and seat cushion cover.
8. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
(a) w/ Side airbag:
Remove the hog rings, nut and seatback cover bracket.
(b) Remove the 2 headrest supports.
(c) Remove the hog rings and seatback cover together with
the pad.
(d) Remove the hog rings and seatback cover.
9. REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR
(a) Remove the screw and airbag sensor.
10. REMOVE POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (RECLINING)
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and reclining motor.
11. REMOVE POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (SLIDE)
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and slide motor.
12. REMOVE POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (LIFTER)
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and lifter motor.
13. REMOVE POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (FRONT VERTICAL)
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and vertical motor.
14. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SUB±ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and lumbar support adjuster.
(b) Remove the wire harness connector.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and 2 reclining adjuster inside covers LH.
(d) Remove the 3 screws and 2 reclining adjuster inside covers RH.
(e) Remove the screw and vertical adjuster bracket cover outer.
(f) Remove the screw and vertical adjuster bracket cover inner.
(g) w/ Seat heater:
Remove the seat heater control.

B50126
Hog Ring Pliers
B65860
± SEATFRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
72±13
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
15. INSTALL POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (RECLINING)
(a) Install the reclining motor with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 4.5 N
m (46 kgf
cm, 40 in.
lbf)
16. INSTALL POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (SLIDE)
(a) Install the slide motor with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt 4.0 N
m (41 kgf
cm, 35 in.
lbf)
Nut 3.5 N
m (36 kgf
cm, 31 in.
lbf)
17. INSTALL POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (LIFTER)
(a) Install the lifter motor with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt 2.5 N
m (25 kgf
cm, 22 in.
lbf)
Nut 25 N
m (255 kgf
cm, 18 ft
lbf)
18. INSTALL POWER SEAT MOTOR ASSY (FRONT VERTICAL)
(a) Install the vertical motor with the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt 2.5 N
m (25 kgf
cm, 22 in.
lbf)
Nut 25 N
m (255 kgf
cm, 18 ft
lbf)
19. INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR
(a) Install the airbag sensor with the screw.
Torque: 8.0 N
m (82 kgf
cm, 71 in.
lbf)
20. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
(a) Install the lumbar support adjuster with the 2 screws.
(b) Install the seatback pad.
(c) Cover the top of the seatback pad with the seatback cover.
(d) Install the 2 headrest supports.
(e) Using hog ring pliers, install the seatback cover complete-
ly with new hog rings.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the cover.

When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent
wrinkles as much as possible.
(f) w/ Side airbag:
Install the seatback cover bracket with the nut.
Torque: 6.0 N
m (61 kgf
cm, 53 in
lbf)

B65611
Clamp
B50126
Hog Ring Pliers
72±14
±
SEAT FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (POWER SEAT TYPE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(g)w/ Side airbag: Install the wire harness and clamp of the side airbag
through the seat cushion cover end.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the cover.
(h)Install the seatback board with the 2 screws.
21.INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER
(a)Install the seat cushion pad to the seat cushion cover.
(b)Using hog ring pliers, install the seat cushion cover with new hog rings to the seat cushion pad.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the cover.

When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent
wrinkles as much as possible.
22.INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSY LH
(a)Install the inner belt with the nut. Torque: 42 N
m (428 kgf
cm, 31 ft
lbf)
(b)Connect the connectors.
(c)Check that the inner seat belt moves smoothly.
23.INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSY LH
(a)Place the seat in the cabin.
(b)Connect the connectors under the seat.
(c)Install the seat with the 4 bolts. Torque: 37 N
m (375 kgf
cm, 27 ft
lbf)
(d)Install the 4 seat track covers.
(e)Install the headrest.
24.INSPECT POWER SEAT OPERATION (See page 72±4)