Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001RUG4
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
  • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH: INSTALLATION+

for HV Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; P710 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH: INSTALLATION+

2. INSTALL SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH: INSTALLATION+

for HV Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; P710 (HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH: INSTALLATION+

3. INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING PAD SWITCH: INSTALLATION+

4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

5. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: INSTALLATION+

6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft to install the steering wheel assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the steering wheel assembly set bolt.

Torque:

62 N·m {632 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf}

(c) Connect each connector to the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly and steering wheel assembly.

7. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

8. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

Click here 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION