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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001B4T8 |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: Avalon HV | Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2020] |  
                        | Title: CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: DCM(TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020] |  REMOVALCAUTION / NOTICE / HINTThe necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during DCM (telematics transceiver) 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 | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Replacement of DCM (telematics transceiver) | DCM activation | Safety Connect System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DCM ACTIVATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Replacement of DCM (telematics transceiver)* | Code registration (Smart key System (for Start Function)) | Smart Key System (for Start Function) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  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 | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Replacement of DCM (telematics transceiver) | DCM activation | Safety Connect System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM (for HV Model): DCM ACTIVATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Replacement of DCM (telematics transceiver)* | Code registration (Smart key System (for Start Function)) | Smart Key System (for Start Function) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  PROCEDURE1. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  2. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL RH Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  5. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  6. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  7. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  8. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: RADIO RECEIVER: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  10. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET (a) w/o Navigation System: 
                     
                        
                           | (1) Disconnect the connector. |  |  (2) Remove the 2 nuts and pull the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket as shown in the illustration.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Remove in this Direction |  (3) Disconnect each connector and remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket. (b) w/ Navigation System: 
                     
                        
                           | (1) Disconnect the 2 connectors. |  |  (2) Remove the 2 nuts and pull the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket as shown in the illustration.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Remove in this Direction |  (3) Disconnect each connector and remove the DCM (telematics transceiver) with bracket. 11. REMOVE TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA CORD Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2020 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2020]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: TELEPHONE AND GPS ANTENNA CORDS: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  12. REMOVE NO. 2 TELEPHONE BRACKET (a) w/o Navigation System: 
                     
                        
                           | (1) Disengage the wiring harness clamp. |  |  
                     
                        
                           | (2) Remove the screw and disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 telephone bracket. |  |  (b) w/ Navigation System: 
                     
                        
                           | (2) Disengage the wiring harness clamp. |  |  
                     
                        
                           | (3) Remove the 3 screws and disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 2 telephone bracket. |  |  13. REMOVE NO. 1 TELEPHONE BRACKET (a) w/o Navigation System: 
                     
                        
                           | (1) Remove the screw and disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 1 telephone bracket. |  |  (b) w/ Navigation System: 
                     
                        
                           | (1) Remove the 3 screws and disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 1 telephone bracket. |  |  14. REMOVE NAVIGATION ECU WITH ANTENNA CORD (w/ Navigation System) 15. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) |