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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001ARAL |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: Avalon HV | Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2021] |  
                        | Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021] |  REMOVALCAUTION / NOTICE / HINTThe necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front seat airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below. Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Removal/installation of the front passenger seat | Zero point calibration (Occupant Classification System) | 
                                 
                                    
Occupant Classification System
Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Airbag System (Front passenger side)
Seat Belt Warning System (Front passenger)
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                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Pre-collision System |  
                           | Intelligent Clearance Sonar System* |  
                           | Lighting System (for Gasoline Model with Cornering Light) |  
                           | Memorize steering angle neutral point | Parking Assist Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Panoramic View Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Removal/installation of the front passenger seat | Zero point calibration (Occupant classification system) | 
                                 
                                    
Occupant classification system
Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Airbag system (Front passenger side)
Seat belt warning system (Front passenger)
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                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Pre-collision System |  
                           | Intelligent Clearance Sonar System* |  
                           | Lighting System (for HV Model with Cornering Light) |  
                           | Memorize steering angle neutral point | Parking Assist Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM(for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Panoramic View Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |    NOTICE: If a front seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the front seat airbag assembly, front seatback frame sub-assembly, separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  
                     HINT: 
                        
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
 PROCEDURE1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 - 08/2021]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  2. DISCONNECT SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT FRONT CUSHION SHIELD Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION SHIELD Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  6. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT HEADREST SUPPORT Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  8. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEATBACK COVER WITH PAD Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CAUTION: When storing the front seat airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Deployment Side |  (b) Remove the 2 nuts and front seat airbag assembly. 
                     NOTICE: 
                        
Do not reuse the nuts.
Make sure that the front seatback frame sub-assembly is not deformed. If it is deformed, replace it with a new one.
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