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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001RG4J |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2021 | Model: Avalon HV | Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 08/2021] |  
                        | Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side): REMOVAL; 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 - 08/2021] |  REMOVALCAUTION / NOTICE / HINTThe necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below. Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal | 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)  |  
                           | Pre-collision System |  
                           | Intelligent Clearance Sonar System* |  
                           | 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)  |  Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
                     
                        
                        
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |  
                           
                         
                           | Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal | Perform steering sensor zero point calibration | Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control) | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Pre-collision System |  
                           | Intelligent Clearance Sonar System* |  
                           | Lighting System (for HV Model with Cornering Light) |  
                           | Memorize steering angle neutral point | Parking Assist Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM(for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  
                           | Panoramic View Monitor System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for HV Model): INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  |  PROCEDURE1.   PRECAUTION CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. for Gasoline Model: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  for HV Model: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for HV Model): PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)    NOTICE: After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 - 2021 MY Avalon HV [08/2019 - 08/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL for 2GR-FKS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2021]; MAINTENANCE: 2GR-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  for A25A-FXS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2020 - 2021 MY Avalon HV [08/2019 - 08/2021]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  for A25A-FKS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.   NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 - 08/2021]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 - 08/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 - 08/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH HINT: Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel RH. 7. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PLATE 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 INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2021 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 - 08/2021]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  9. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER 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 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CAUTION: When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Deployment Side |  (a) Check that the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is off. (b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.   
                     
                        
                           | (d) Disengage the 3 claws to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly. NOTICE: When separating the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness. |  |    
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | *a | Protective Tape |  
                           | *b | Airbag Connector |  
                           | *c | Airbag Connector Locking Button |  
                           |   | Release in this Direction |  (e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locking button. (f) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly. NOTICE: When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness. |