Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001YB88
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [08/2021 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM: Grille Shutter is Half Opened/Closed; 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]

Grille Shutter is Half Opened/Closed

DESCRIPTION

The grille shutter of the radiator shutter sub-assembly may only half open/close when dirty due to foreign matter, snow, mud, etc.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Before performing troubleshooting, change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode.

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  • If the radiator shutter assembly has been replaced with a new one, perform initialization and change the grille shutter control mode.

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PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM UTILITY USING TECHSTREAM (SWITCH GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE)

(a) According to the display on the Techstream, change the grille shutter control mode from normal mode to maintenance mode.

Powertrain > Engine > Utility

Tester Display

Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode

NEXT

2.

CHECK FOR GRILLE SHUTTER (FOREIGN MATTER AND ICE)

(a) Check the area around the shutters and the links of the grille shutter for foreign matter and ice.

OK:

The radiator shutter sub-assembly is free of foreign matter and ice.

NG

GO TO STEP 6

OK

3.

INITIALIZE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM

(a) According to the display on the Techstream, perform initialization (nominal torque).

Powertrain > Engine > Utility

Tester Display

Grille Shutter Initialization

NEXT

4.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Using the Techstream, operate the grille shutter by performing an Active Test and remove any foreign matter.

HINT:

When foreign matter is jammed with the grille shutter open, perform a close operation. When foreign matter is jammed with the grille shutter closed, perform an open operation.

Powertrain > Engine > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Control the Grille Shutter

Control the swing grille actuator assembly

0% (open) to 100% (close)

Perform this test when the following conditions are met:

  • Power switch on (IG).
  • Auxiliary battery voltage is 10.5 to 16 V.

Powertrain > Engine > Active Test

Tester Display

Control the Grille Shutter

NEXT

5.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE)

(a) According to the display on the Techstream, change the grille shutter control mode from maintenance mode to normal mode.

Powertrain > Engine > Utility

Tester Display

Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode

(b) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Grille Shutter Control Mode

Grille shutter control mode status

Normal or Maintenance

Normal: Normal mode

Maintenance: Maintenance mode

-

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Grille Shutter Control Mode

OK:

Normal is displayed.

NEXT

END

6.

REMOVE FOREIGN MATTER OR ICE (CLEAN GRILLE SHUTTER)

(a) Remove any foreign matter and/or ice from the area around the shutters and the links of the grille shutter.

NEXT

GO TO STEP 5