INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018

Last Modified: 08-21-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001ASW9
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: Avalon HV	Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: 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 roof headlining removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)
		Pre-collision System
		Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*
		Lighting System (for Gasoline Model with Cornering Light)
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic View Monitor System
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)

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)
		Pre-collision System
		Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*
		Lighting System (for HV Model with Cornering Light)
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic View Monitor System
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)

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

for Gasoline Model: Click here

for HV Model: Click here

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

Click here

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

Click here

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.

(b) Disengage the 8 claws and guide to remove the front door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the clip.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw and clip to remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

Click here

6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Apply protective tape around the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Pull the upper part of the front pillar garnish LH toward the inside of the cabin as shown in the illustration to disengage the front pillar garnish LH from the base of the front pillar garnish clip.

HINT:

Let the front pillar garnish LH hang from the front pillar garnish clip.

*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip
	Remove in this Direction

*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip

HINT:

When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be disengaged easily:

While pushing the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with your finger, move the front pillar garnish clip in the direction shown in the illustration.

Move in this Direction

While pulling the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration, push the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with a screwdriver and disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

Pull in this Direction

(d) Disengage the front pillar garnish LH from the base of the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration.

*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip
	Remove in this Direction

(e) While pushing the tabs of the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration, disengage it.

*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip

HINT:

When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be disengaged easily:

While pushing the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with your finger, move the front pillar garnish clip in the direction shown in the illustration.

Move in this Direction

Pull in this Direction

(f) w/o Front No. 3 Speaker:

(1) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(g) w/ Front No. 3 Speaker:

(1) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

(2) Disconnect the connector to remove the front pillar garnish LH.

(h) Remove the 2 front pillar garnish clips from the front pillar garnish LH.

(i) Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.

(1) Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover, such as a cloth, and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish LH is removed.

*1	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH
*a	Protective Cover
*b	Adhesive Tape

7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the 5 claws and guide to remove the rear door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for HV Model)

(a) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the 5 claws, clip and guide to remove the rear door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

Click here

10. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for LH Side)

Click here

11. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

12. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the 3 clips to remove the center pillar lower garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

13. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH LH

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

	Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction

Remove in this Direction

(d) Pass the anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly LH through the center pillar upper garnish LH and remove the center pillar upper garnish LH.

(e) Remove the clip from the center pillar upper garnish LH.

14. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 3 guides as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration to remove the roof side rail garnish assembly LH.

	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

15. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the roof side inner garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

25. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

27. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here

29. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

for UA80E : Click here

for P710: Click here

30. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

Click here

31. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY

Click here

32. REMOVE SENSOR COVER (w/ Humidity Sensor)

Click here

33. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Humidity Sensor)

Click here

34. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

Click here

35. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

Click here

36. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all assist grip sub-assemblies.

(a) Insert SST into the cutout of the assist grip cover LH as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09813-00010

NOTICE:

To prevent the assist grip sub-assembly from being damaged, make sure to insert SST straight into the cutout.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

Cutout

(b) Pull SST as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw.

NOTICE:

To prevent the assist grip sub-assembly from being damaged, make sure to only pull SST as shown in the illustration.

*a	30 to 45°
	Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the claw on the other side of the assist grip cover LH.
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

(d) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration to remove the assist grip sub-assembly.

Remove in this Direction

(e) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

37. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip sub-assembly.

38. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip sub-assembly.

39. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover LH.

40. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) for "TORX" Screw:

(1) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 screws.

(b) except "TORX" Screw:

(1) Remove the 2 screws.

(c) Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the visor holder LH.

*1	Visor Holder LH
	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

(d) Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration.

(e) Disconnect the connector to remove the visor assembly LH.

41. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH

(a) Turn the visor holder LH approximately 45° and remove it as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

*a	45°
*b	Base of the Visor Holder LH
	Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the base of the visor holder LH.

42. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

43. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

44. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

45. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (for Moon Roof)

(a) Remove the sun roof opening trim moulding.

46. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) for Windshield Glass Side:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

(b) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover.

(2) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(3) Using a clip remover, disengage the 4 clamps.

(4) Install the protective cover.

(1) Remove the protective cover.

(2) Remove the bolt.

*a	Guide
*b	Clamp

(3) Disengage the guide to disconnect the connector bracket.

(4) Using a clip remover, disengage the 2 clamps.

(5) Install the protective cover.

(d) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Disengage the guide.

(e) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

(2) Disengage the guide.

(f) for Roof Side (for Normal Roof):

(1) Slide the roof headlining assembly to disengage it from the 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

HINT:

Leave the 4 clips installed to the vehicle body.

(g) for Roof Side (for Moon Roof):

(1) Disconnect the connector.

Remove in this Direction

(2) Slide the roof headlining assembly to disengage it from the 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Leave the 4 clips installed to the vehicle body.

(h) Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the front door RH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

(i) Remove the 4 clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction