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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001YLHT |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2022 | Model: Avalon HV | Prod Date Range: [08/2021 -                    
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                        | Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [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 rear seat 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 Tracing Assist System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: 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 Tracing Assist System | 
                                 
                                    
                                       
                                          ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: 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)  |    NOTICE: If a rear seat airbag assembly has been deployed, replace the rear seat airbag assembly, rear side seatback frame, rear side seatback pad and rear side seatback cover sub-assembly with the necessary parts in accordance with the extent of the collision damage. Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  
                     HINT: 
                        
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
 PROCEDURE1.   PRECAUTION 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
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: A25A-FXS AUXILIARY BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  3. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System) Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM PAD (w/ Seat Heater System) Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL for 2GR-FKS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: 2GR-FKS BATTERY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  for A25A-FXS: Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon HV [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
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  6. DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  9. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP HINT: Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the rear side seatback assembly. 10. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  11. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here
                        
                           
                              ![2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]; SEAT: REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY+](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)  13. REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CAUTION: When storing the rear seat airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.   
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           |   | Deployment Side |  (b) Disconnect the wire harness from the wire harness clamp. (c) Remove the 2 nuts and rear seat airbag assembly. 
                     NOTICE: 
                        
Do not reuse the nuts.
Make sure that the rear side seatback frame is not deformed. If it is deformed, replace it with a new one.
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