Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001AOD1
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: A25A-FXS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

  • The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.
  • To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator LH is necessary.

(a) Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 2 bolts and nut.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Temporarily tighten the bolt (A), and then fully tighten the 2 bolts and nut in the order of (B), (A) and (C).

2. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING SPACER

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting spacer is necessary.

(a) Install the engine mounting spacer to the vehicle body with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Temporarily tighten the bolt (A), and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

3. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH is necessary.

(a) Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH with the 2 bolts and nut.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Temporarily tighten the bolt (A), and then fully tighten the 2 bolts and nut in the order of (B), (A) and (C).

(b) Connect the cooler bracket to the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH with the bolt.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

(c) Engage the clamp.

(d) Install the radiator reserve tank assembly with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44 in·lbf}

(e) Engage the No. 6 water by-pass hose.

4. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

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5. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY FROM ENGINE STAND

(a) Remove the engine assembly from the engine stand.

6. INSTALL NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE

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7. INSTALL FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. INSTALL TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY

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9. INSTALL HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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10. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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11. INSTALL STARTER HOLE INSULATOR

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12. INSTALL HV AIR CONDITIONING WIRE

(a) Engage the guide to install the HV air conditioning wire to the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

(b) Install the bolt.

Torque:

20 N·m {204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

(c) Connect the connector and slide the green-colored lock as shown in the illustration to lock it securely.

CAUTION:

Make sure to wear insulated gloves.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the connector is connected securely.

*a

Green-colored Lock

Slide

(d) Engage the 2 clamps.

13. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear engine mounting insulator is necessary.

(a) Align the hole of the rear engine mounting insulator with the protrusion of the rear engine mounting bracket, slide the rear engine mounting insulator onto the rear engine mounting bracket to align the holes and install the rear engine mounting insulator with the bolt.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

*1

Rear Engine Mounting Bracket

*2

Rear Engine Mounting Insulator

*a

Protrusion

*b

Hole

14. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front engine mounting insulator is necessary.

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15. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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16. INSTALL ENGINE WIRE

(a) Connect all connectors and clamps, and install the engine wire to the engine assembly with transaxle.

17. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

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18. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

(a) Install the flywheel housing under cover to the cylinder block sub-assembly.

19. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

HINT:

Perform inspection after repair after replacing the engine assembly.

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(a) Set the engine assembly with transaxle on an engine lifter.

NOTICE:

  • Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the engine assembly with transaxle level.
  • Do not perform any procedures while the engine assembly is suspended because doing so may cause the engine assembly to drop, resulting in injury. However, the engine assembly needs to be suspended when it is installed to or removed from an engine stand.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 engine hanger and No. 2 engine hanger from the cylinder head sub-assembly and engine mounting bracket RH.

(c) Install the fuel delivery guard to the engine mounting bracket RH with the bolt.

Torque:

40 N·m {408 kgf·cm, 30 ft·lbf}

(d) Operate the engine lifter and install the engine assembly with transaxle to the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Do not raise the engine assembly with transaxle more than necessary. If the engine is raised excessively, the vehicle may also be lifted up.

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the engine assembly with transaxle is clear of all wiring and hoses.
  • While raising the engine assembly with transaxle into the vehicle, do not allow it to contact the vehicle.

(e) Install the front bumper extension sub-assembly RH and front bumper extension sub-assembly LH to the front frame assembly and vehicle body with the 8 bolts.

Bolt

Nut

Torque:

Bolt (A) :

9.0 N·m {92 kgf·cm, 80 in·lbf}

Bolt (B) :

12.5 N·m {127 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

Bolt (C) :

135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf}

(f) Install the front suspension member bracket sub-assembly RH and front suspension member bracket sub-assembly LH to the front frame assembly and vehicle body with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

Bolt (D) :

17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

Bolt (E) :

135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf}

Nut :

17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

(g) Install the engine mounting insulator LH to the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Fully tighten the 4 bolts in the order of (A), (C), (B) and (D).

(h) Install the engine mounting stay LH to the engine mounting insulator LH with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

Temporarily tighten the bolt (A), and then fully tighten the 3 bolts in the order of (B), (C) and (A).

(i) Install the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH to the engine mounting bracket RH with the 3 bolts and nut.

Torque:

Bolt :

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

Nut :

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

(j) Install the body mounting plate with the 6 bolts.

Torque:

17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

20. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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21. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

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22. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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23. CONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 5 water by-pass hose to the No. 3 water by-pass pipe and slide the clip to secure it.

24. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Engage the earth wire with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(b) Engage the claw to connect the wire harness to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

(c) Connect the 5 connectors to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

(d) Install the nut to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

(e) Install the No. 2 relay block cover to the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.

25. CONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose to the motor cooling cooler and slide the clip to secure it.

26. CONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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27. CONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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28. CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 2 radiator hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.

29. CONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 1 radiator hose to the front engine mounting bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

19 N·m {194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

(b) Connect the No. 1 radiator hose to the water outlet and slide the clip to secure it.

30. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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31. CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the fuel tube sub-assembly.

(1) Connect the fuel tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.

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(b) Install the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp to the fuel tube connector.

32. CONNECT INLET HEATER HOSE

(a) Align the protrusions of the inlet heater hose connector with the cutouts in the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and push them together until the inlet heater hose connector makes a "click" sound.

*a

Protrusion

*b

Cutout

(b) Push in the retainer.

*a

Retainer

Push

Push in

(c) Check that the flow shutting valve (water by-pass hose assembly) and inlet heater hose connector are securely connected by pulling on them.

33. CONNECT OUTLET HEATER HOSE

(a) Align the protrusion of the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly with the cutout in the outlet heater hose connector and push them together until the outlet heater hose makes a "click" sound.

*a

Protrusion

*b

Cutout

(b) Push in the retainer.

*a

Retainer

Push

Push in

(c) Check that the No. 2 water by-pass pipe sub-assembly and outlet heater hose connector are securely connected by pulling on them.

34. CONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE

(a) Connect the No. 1 fuel vapor feed hose to the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

35. INSTALL INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the No. 2 inverter cooling hose to the inverter reserve tank assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

*1

No. 5 Inverter Cooling Hose

*2

No. 2 Inverter Cooling Hose

*a

Pin

*b

Grommet

(b) Connect the No. 5 inverter cooling hose to the inverter reserve tank assembly and slide the clip to secure it.

(c) Fit the pin of the inverter reserve tank assembly into grommet as shown in the illustration.

(d) Install the inverter reserve tank assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44 in·lbf}

36. INSTALL INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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37. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the front lower bumper absorber.

(b) Install the 4 bolts.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

38. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

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39. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

(a) Install the front fender apron seal LH with the 2 screws and clip.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

40. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

(a) Install the front fender apron seal RH with the 2 screws and clip.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

41. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the No. 2 engine under cover assembly with the 4 screws and 6 clips.

Torque:

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

42. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

(a) Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the bolt, 6 screws and 2 clips.

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

43. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

(a) Install the front wheel opening extension pad LH with the 3 screws.

44. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

(a) Install the front wheel opening extension pad RH with the 3 screws.

45. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 3 clips to install the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Securely engage the clips.
  • If the clips are forcibly engaged or struck with an object, they may be damaged.

46. ADD ENGINE OIL

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47. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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48. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (for Engine)

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49. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

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50. WARM UP COMPRESSOR

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51. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION

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52. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION

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53. INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

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54. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine)

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55. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK

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56. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK

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57. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

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58. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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59. INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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60. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL IN RESERVOIR TANK

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61. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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62. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

63. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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64. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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65. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING

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66. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED

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67. INSPECT CO/HC

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68. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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