Toyota Avalon (XX50): Grille Shutter

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*1	FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE LH	*2	FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH
*3	RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY	*4	THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY
	N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	-	-

ILLUSTRATION

Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE MOTOR COVER

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(c) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the motor cover as shown in the illustration.

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2. REMOVE SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the swing grille actuator assembly as shown in the illustration.

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3. REMOVE NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

(a) Remove the No. 3 radiator grille seal. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

4. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

(a) Remove the No. 1 radiator grille seal.

5. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

(a) Remove the No. 2 radiator grille seal.

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Install the radiator shutter sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

5.5 N·m {56 kgf·cm, 49 in·lbf}

(c) Engage the clamp.

(d) Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE LH

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the front radiator side air guide plate LH.

4. INSTALL FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the front radiator side air guide plate RH.

5. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

HINT:

When installing the No. 2 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
• Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

(a) Clean the radiator shutter surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Remove the release paper from a new No. 2 radiator grille seal.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(c) Install the No. 2 radiator grille seal. NOTICE: If the No. 2 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated. Press the No. 2 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

HINT:

When installing the No. 1 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
• Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

(a) Clean the radiator shutter surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Remove the release paper from a new No. 1 radiator grille seal.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(c) Install the No. 1 radiator grille seal. NOTICE: If the No. 1 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated. Press the No. 1 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.

3. INSTALL NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL

HINT:

• When installing the No. 3 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.
• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
• Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

(a) Clean the radiator shutter surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.

(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Remove the release paper from a new No. 3 radiator grille seal.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(c) Install the No. 3 radiator grille seal. NOTICE: If the No. 3 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated. Press the No. 3 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.

4. INSTALL SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) When installing a new swing grille actuator assembly:

(1) Open the grille shutter fin as shown in the illustration.

(b) Install the swing grille actuator assembly as shown in the illustration.

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5. INSTALL MOTOR COVER

(a) Engage the 4 claws to install the motor cover as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Engage the 2 clamps.

(c) Connect the connector.

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during grille shutter removal/installation are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front radiator side air guide plate LH.

3. REMOVE FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the front radiator side air guide plate RH.

4. REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Remove the 3 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the radiator shutter sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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