Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE VEHICLE

(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

CAUTION:

• Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
• If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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7. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.

(c) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

(d) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the transmission control cable assembly.

11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER POSITION SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the shift lever position sensor connector.

(b) Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever from the shift lever position sensor.

(c) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the tabs of the lock plate.

*1 Lock Plate *a Protective Tape

(d) Remove the lock nut and lock plate from the shift lever position sensor.

*1 Lock Nut *2 Lock Plate

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and shift lever position sensor from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.