BODY

CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BO–1
SRS AIRBAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BO–3
FRONT BUMPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BO–4
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BO–5

REFER TO FOLLOWING REPAIR MANUALS:

Manual Name Pub. No.
AVENSIS/CORONA Chassis and Body Repair Manual RM599E
AVENSIS/CORONA Chassis and Body Repair Manual
RM698E
Supplement (Aug., 1999)

NOTE: The above pages contain only the points which differ
from the above listed manuals.
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BODY – CLIP

CLIP
BO19D–01

REPLACEMENT
The removal and installation methods of typical clips used in body parts are shown in the table below.
HINT:
If the clip is damaged during the operation, always replace it with a new clip.

Shape (Example) Removal/Installation

Pliers

Clip Remover

Screwdriver

Scraper

V00005

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BODY – CLIP

Shape (Example) Removal/Installation

Removal Installation

Removal Installation

V00012

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BODY – SRS AIRBAG

SRS AIRBAG
BO19E–01

PRECAUTION
The TOYOTA AVENSIS/CORONA is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the
driver airbag, front passenger airbag and side airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct
sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious acci-
dent. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read
the precautionary notices in the RS section.

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BODY – FRONT BUMPER

FRONT BUMPER
BO18F–02

COMPONENTS

Headlamp Washer Nozzle RH

Clamp

Headlamp Washer Hose x5

Clamp
Radiator Support Seal
Turn Signal Light

Headlamp Washer Nozzle LH

Radiator Grill Turn Signal Light

Support Bracket Upper

Bumper Bracket RH
Support Bracket

Reinforcement

20 (205, 15)

Front Bumper Pad

Fog Light RH
Clip
Front Bumper Cover

Radiator Grill Finish Plate RH Clip Bumper Bracket LH

x8
w/o Fog Light x8
Radiator Grill Lower LH
w/o Fog Light
Radiator Grill Lower RH Fog Light LH

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque Radiator Grill Finish Plate LH

H15307

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL
BO19J–03

COMPONENTS
w/ Curtain shield air bag:
Curtain Shield Airbag
Front Pillar Garnish
G
Reinforcement
C G
G C C Front Pillar Garnish
w/ Curtain shield
air bag: G No. 1 Brace
Front Pillar Garnish A
A

Instrument Panel
H
H Front Door Opening Trim
H D
E E 18 (185, 13)
E Rear Door Opening Trim
Front Pillar Garnish
D

No. 1 Register

Cowl Side Trim

Combination Meter
Front Door Scuff Plate
Cluster Finish Panel
E E
Center Pillar Lower Garnish

Lower Finish Panel Center Cluster Rear Door Scuff Plate

E
Finish Panel
E Glove Compartment Door
Column Cover 50 (510, 37)
x3
No. 1 Under Cover
M/T:
Shift Knob

Combination Switch F
F F
Steering Wheel
F Rear Console Box
Steering Wheel Pad
E B B
Parking Brake Hole Cover
Box Bottom Mat
No. 2 Box Bottom Mat
Cowl Side Trim Box Bottom Panel

Front Door Scuff Plate

Rear Door Opening Trim
Center Pillar Lower Garnish

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque H15309

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

Defroster Nozzle No. 2 Side Defroster Duct

E
No. 1 Side Defroster Duct E E
E
E
E
No. 3 Heater to Register Duct

No. 4 Heater to Register Duct

E E
E E
E
Front Passenger
E E Airbag Assembly
No. 1 Pin E
No. 1 Pin
E
E
No.1 Heater to E No. 2 Side Defroster
Register Duct Nozzle

No. 2 Register

E Center Bracket
E
E E

RadioTuner Mounting Bracket E E

E
E
E
Front Ash Receptacle

Wire Harness

H15308

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

HINT:
Screw shapes and size are indicated in the table below. The codes (A – H) correspond to those indicated
on the previous page.

mm (in.)

Shape Size Shape Size Shape Size

ø=8 ø=6 ø=6

(0.31) (0.24) (0.24)
L = 16 L = 20 L = 18
(0.63) (0.79) (0.71)

ø=6 ø = 5.22 ø=5

(0.24) (0.2055) (0.20)
L = 16 L = 16 L = 18.5
(0.63) (0.63) (0.728)

ø=8 ø=6
(0.31) (0.24)

H03703

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL
BO3VQ–01

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS
2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES

(a) w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

(1) Remove the 2 bolts.
(2) Pack the airbag with protection cover.
(3) Using a screwdriver, raise the pillar garnish cover.
(4) Remove the bolt, pillar garnish cover and front pillar
garnish.
NOTICE:
Protection rang is from instrument panel to ceiling.
I12491 (b) Remove the front door scuff plates.
(c) Remove the cowl side trims.
(d) Remove the rear door opening trims.
(e) Remove the rear door scuff plates.
(f) Remove the center pillar lower covers.
(g) Remove the front seats.
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See page SR–6)

4. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL

(a) Remove the 2 screws and hood lock control lever.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and lower finish panel.
5. REMOVE COLUMN COVER (See page SR–6)
6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH (See page
SR–6)
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See page SR–6)

H03659

: 4 Clips 8. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the cluster finish panel, then
disconnect the connector.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER

H03660

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

: 4 Clips 10. REMOVE NO. 1 REGISTER

Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 register.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

H03661

: 3 Clips 11. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDER COVER

Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 under cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

H16639

12. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR

(a) Remove the damper clip from the bracket as shown in the
illustration.

H16437

(b) Remove the 2 glove shaft and glove compartment door.

13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER

H16640

14. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX

(a) M/T:
Remove the shift lever knob.
(b) Remove the box bottom mat, No. 2 box bottom mat and
box bottom panel.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 caps, 4 screws and rear console
box.

H03664

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

: 6 Clips 15. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 6 clips of the center clus-
ter finish panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

H15310

(b) Remove the center cluster finish panel with holding up as

shown in the illustration.
(c) Disconnect the connectors.

H16288

16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front passenger airbag assembly.
(b) Remove the 6 screws and 3 nuts.

H03666

17. REMOVE NO. 1 BRACE

18. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL
BO2J4–02

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REINFORCEMENT
2. INSTALL NO. 1 BRACE

3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL

(a) Install the 6 screws and 3 nuts.
(b) Install the passenger airbag assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

H03666

: 6 Clips
4. INSTALL CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Install the panel, then connect the connectors.

H15310

5. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX

(a) Install the console box with the 2 bolts and 4 caps, 4
screws.
(b) Install the box bottom panel, No. 2 box bottom mat and
box bottom mat.
(c) M/T:
Install the shift lever knob.
6. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER
H03664

7. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR

(a) Install the glove compartment door with the 2 glove shaft.
(b) Install the damper clip.

H16640

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

: 3 Clips 8. INSTALL NO. 1 UNDER COVER

Install the No. 1 under cover.

H16639

: 3 Clips 9. INSTALL NO. 1 REGISTER

Install the No. 1 register.
10. INSTALL COMBINATION METER

H03661

: 3 Clips 11. INSTALL CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

(a) Install the cluster finish panel, then connect the connec-
tor.
(b) Install the 2 screws.

H03660

12. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN (See page SR–6)

13. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH (See page SR–6)
14. INSTALL COLUMN COVER (See page SR–6)

15. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL

(a) Install the lower finish panel with the 2 screws.
(b) Install the hood lock control lever.

H03659

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BODY – INSTRUMENT PANEL

16. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See page SR–6)

17. INSTALL FRONT SEATS
Torque: 37 N·m (375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
18. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER COVERS
19. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATES
20. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIMS
21. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIMS
22. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES

(a) w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

(1) Remove the protection cover.
(2) Install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)
(3) Install the pillar garnish cover with the bolt.
NOTICE:
Be sure to tighten the bolt.
(4) Fell the pillar garnish cover.
I12491 (b) Install the front pillar garnishes.
(c) Install the front door opening trims.

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