Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001AU95
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Place the rear side seatback assembly LH in the cabin.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(b) Engage the hook as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(c) Install the rear side seatback assembly LH with the bolt.

Torque:

18 N·m {184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

(d) Connect the rear side seatback assembly LH connector.

(1) Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

*a

Correct

*b

Incorrect

*c

Yellow CPA

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(e) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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

2. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Place the rear seatback assembly RH in the cabin.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(b) Engage the 2 guides.

(c) Temporarily install the rear seatback assembly RH with the 2 bolts.

(d) Fully tighten the bolt (A), and then the bolt (B) to install the rear seatback assembly RH.

Torque:

36.8 N·m {375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

(e) w/ Seat Heater System:

(1) Engage the clamp.

(f) Return the rear seatback assembly RH to its original position.

4. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Place the rear seatback assembly LH in the cabin.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(b) Engage the 2 guides.

(c) Temporarily install the rear seatback assembly LH with the 2 bolts.

(d) Fully tighten the bolt (A), and then the bolt (B) to install the rear seatback assembly LH.

Torque:

36.8 N·m {375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

(e) w/ Seat Heater System:

(1) Engage the clamp.

(f) Return the rear seatback assembly LH to its original position.

5. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install a new rear seat cushion lock hook as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

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

Install in this Direction

6. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a) Place the rear seat cushion assembly in the cabin.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(b) for Gasoline Model:

*a

Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side)

*b

Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side)

Install in this Direction (1)

Install in this Direction (2)

(1) Engage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration.

(2) Engage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration to install the rear seat cushion assembly.

NOTICE:

Confirm that the rear seat cushion assembly is securely installed.

(c) for HV Model:

(1) Engage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the rear side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration.

*a

Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Front Side)

*b

Rear Seat Cushion Frame Hook (Rear Side)

Install in this Direction (1)

Install in this Direction (2)

(2) Engage the 2 rear seat cushion frame hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly as shown in the illustration to install the rear seat cushion assembly.

NOTICE:

Confirm that the rear seat cushion assembly is securely installed.

(d) w/ Seat Heater System (for LH Side):

(1) Connect the 2 connectors.

(2) Engage the 2 clamps.

(e) w/ Seat Heater System (for RH Side):

(1) Connect the 2 connectors.

(2) Engage the 2 clamps.

7. CONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the rear center seat outer belt assembly as shown in the illustration.

8. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the 2 rear seat headrest assemblies.

9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FXS:

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: INSTALLATION+

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: 2GR-FKS BATTERY: INSTALLATION+

10. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM PAD (w/ Seat Heater System)

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

11. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System)

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

12. INSTALL LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: INSTALLATION+

13. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

for HV Model:

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

for Gasoline Model:

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

for HV Model:

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

for Gasoline Model:

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

15. CHECK SEAT HEATER (w/ Seat Heater System)

for HV Model:

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; SEAT: SEAT HEATER SYSTEM (for HV Model): OPERATION CHECK

for Gasoline Model:

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; SEAT: SEAT HEATER SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): OPERATION CHECK