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 -
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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
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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:
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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.
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PERFORM UTILITY USING TECHSTREAM (SWITCH GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE)
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(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
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Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode
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NEXT
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2.
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CHECK FOR GRILLE SHUTTER (FOREIGN MATTER AND ICE)
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(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.
OK
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3.
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INITIALIZE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM
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(a) According to the display on the Techstream, perform initialization (nominal torque).
Powertrain > Engine > Utility
Tester Display
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Grille Shutter Initialization
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NEXT
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4.
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM
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(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
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Measurement Item
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Control Range
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Diagnostic Note
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Control the Grille Shutter
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Control the swing grille actuator assembly
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0% (open) to 100% (close)
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Perform this test when the following conditions are met:
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Power switch on (IG).
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Auxiliary battery voltage is 10.5 to 16 V.
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Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Tester Display
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Control the Grille Shutter
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NEXT
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5.
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READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE)
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(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
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Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode
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(b) Read the value displayed on the Techstream.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display
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Measurement Item
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Range
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Normal Condition
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Diagnostic Note
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Grille Shutter Control Mode
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Grille shutter control mode status
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Normal or Maintenance
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Normal: Normal mode
Maintenance: Maintenance mode
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Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display
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Grille Shutter Control Mode
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OK:
Normal is displayed.
NEXT |
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END
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6.
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REMOVE FOREIGN MATTER OR ICE (CLEAN GRILLE SHUTTER)
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(a) Remove any foreign matter and/or ice from the area around the shutters and the links of the grille shutter.
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