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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

An important fact most car owners ignore is that A/C systems must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.

Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important aspects of A/C system servicing.

First clean out the condenser core, mounted in all cases at the front of the cars...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Disc Brake Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

Refer to the disc brake specifications under "Rear ... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1995-04 Avalon, 1999-01 Solara & 1992-01 Camry 3.0L Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove brake caliper and support with wire, then the rotor, Fig. .
  • Place a dial indicator near center of axle hub and check backlash in bearing shaft direction, Fig. . If backlash is greater than .002 inch, replace bearing.
  • Place a dial indicator at surface of axle hub outside hub bolt and check hub runout, Fig. . If runout is greater than .002 inch, replace axle hub.
  • Install rotor and brake caliper, then remove driveshaft locknut while applying brakes.
  • Remove brake caliper and support with wire. Remove rotor.
  • Remove AB...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the radiator drops below a pre-determined point. To reset the lamp, bring the c...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 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 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Vapor Pressure Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Igniter
  • Body Connector Locations, M2 Through W8 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GASBody Connector Locations, M2 Through W8 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Moon Roof Control Relay
  • Woofer Speaker
  • Rear Window Defogger
  • Power Window Master Switch
  • Rear Door Speaker RH
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Luggage Compartment Light Switch
  • Woofer
  • Radio and Player
  • 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • EFI Relay
  • Fan #1 Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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