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]

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 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

*: for Toyota Entune Remote Connect Compatible Type

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

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

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

*: for Toyota Entune Remote Connect Compatible Type

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

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

PROCEDURE

1. 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+

2. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL RH

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3. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

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4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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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+

7. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

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8. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: RADIO RECEIVER: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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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

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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:

(1) Disengage the clamp.

(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)