Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001ARB6
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Center Pillar): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during side No. 1 airbag sensor 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

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

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

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

Panoramic View Monitor System

2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

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

*: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

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

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

Panoramic View Monitor System

2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): PRECAUTION

for HV Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for HV Model): PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+ 2020 - 2021 MY Avalon HV [08/2019 - 08/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

3. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model with Seat Heater System)

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM PAD (for Gasoline Model with Seat Heater System)

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2021 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2021]; MAINTENANCE: 2GR-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+

for HV Model: Click here 2019 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2019]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+ 2020 - 2021 MY Avalon HV [08/2019 - 08/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION

6. DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

10. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

HINT:

Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish.

11. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (for Gasoline Model)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

12. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

13. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

HINT:

Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish.

14. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH

Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Disconnect the connector from the side No. 1 airbag sensor.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a

White Housing Lock

*b

Yellow CPA

*c

Connector lock is released

-

-

(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

(d) Remove the bolt and disengage the claw to remove the side No. 1 airbag sensor.

(e) Check that the position of the white housing lock is as shown in the illustration.

*a

Incorrect

*b

Correct