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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001QJN8 |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2021 | Model: Avalon | Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -                    
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                        | Title: A25A-FKS (COOLING): THERMOSTAT: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [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 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 | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Pre-collision System |  
                           | Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*1 |  
                           | Lighting System (for Gasoline Model with Cornering Light) |  
                           | Memorize steering angle neutral point | Parking Assist Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Panoramic View Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  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. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  PROCEDURE1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  2. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (BATTERY / CHARGING): GENERATOR: REMOVAL](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  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. |  |  |