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1996 Toyota Avalon CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> 4Runner -> Avalon & Camry -> Celica -> Cool Box -> Corolla -> Denso Type -> Front -> Land Cruiser -> Panasonic Type -> Paseo & Tercel -> Previa -> RAV4 -> Rear -> Supra -> T100 -> Tacoma
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
Supra
- Remove glove compartment and side air duct.
- Remove scuff plate.
- Remove floor cover.
- Remove ECM cover.
- Remove three blower motor attaching screws and the blower motor.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Celica
- Remove glove compartment.
- Disconnect blower motor electrical connector.
- Remove three blower motor attaching screws and the blower motor.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Avalon & Camry
- Remove instrument panel lower panel and undercover No. 2.
- Disconnect connector bracket electri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS Warning Light -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Avalon, Camry, Tacoma, Tercel, Supra, 1993-95 Corolla & 1994-95 Celica -> Circuit Tests -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Inspection -> Diagnostic Tests -> Less Super Monitor -> Self Diagnostic System -> Stop Light Switch -> Tc Terminal -> Ts Terminal -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Super Monitor -> With Toyota Hand-Held Tester
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
Wiring Diagrams
[[table data]]Self Diagnostic System
The anti-lock brake system is equipped with a self diagnosis system capable of reading and storing specific diagnostic trouble codes, which may indicate component failure or system malfunction.
Diagnostic System Inspection
- Ensure battery voltage is about 12 volts.
- Turn ignition switch on.
- Ensure "ANTI-LOCK" warning light turns On for three seconds. If not, inspect and repair or replace fuse, bulb or wire harness.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Less Super Monitor
- On Land Cruiser models, ensure center differential is free.
- On all ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Service as r...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels as necessary and front fender apron seal.
- Remove cotter pin, locknut cap and locknut from axle spline.
- Drain transmission fluid, then using a suitable puller, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm.
- Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle.
- On models with constant velocity type inner joints, using paint or chalk, place match marks on driveshaft inner joint and side gear shaft or center driveshaft, then proceed as follows:
- Have an assistant apply brakes to prevent ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt, adjusting lock bolt, and adjusting bolt, then remove drive belt Fig. .
- Disconnect alternator connector.
- Disconnect alternator to battery cable.
- Disconnect w...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
- On models with coded audio anti-theft systems,deactivate anti-theft audio system.
- On all models, disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
- Drain engine coolant, into a suitable container.
- Remove battery and tray, then disconnect cruise control actuator and mounting from body.
- Disconnect upper radiator and coolant reservoir hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine, then transaxle oil c...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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