Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QJN8
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [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 water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision System

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Lighting System (for Gasoline Model with Cornering Light)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking Assist Monitor System

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NOTICE:

This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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2. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

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3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE

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4. REMOVE WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly connector.

(b) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 7 water by-pass hose from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not apply force to the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly when disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose.
  • Do not damage the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

HINT:

When disconnecting the No. 7 water by-pass hose, slide the clip, rotate the hose and pull it straight off the pipe.

(c) Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the gasket from the water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly.