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- Page 1 AVALON Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Synergy Drive AVX40 Series...
- Page 2 12 Volt auxiliary battery. Numerous safeguards have been designed into the AVALON Hybrid to help ensure the high voltage, approximately 244.8 Volt, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack is kept safe and secure in an accident.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About the AVALON Hybrid.........................1 AVALON Hybrid Identification ........................2 Exterior .................................3 Interior................................4 Engine Compartment ............................5 Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions...................6 Specifications ..............................7 Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation........................8 Vehicle Operation............................8 Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery................9 HV Battery Pack............................9 Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack.....................9... -
Page 5: About The Avalon Hybrid
The result of combining these two power sources is improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. The gasoline engine also powers an electric generator to recharge the battery pack; unlike a pure all electric vehicle, the AVALON Hybrid never needs to be recharged from an external electric power source. -
Page 6: Avalon Hybrid Identification
AVALON Hybrid Identification In appearance, the 2013 model year AVALON Hybrid is nearly identical to the conventional, non-hybrid Toyota AVALON. The AVALON Hybrid is a 4-door sedan. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification. The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is provided in the front windshield cowl and on the driver side B pillar. -
Page 7: Exterior
AVALON Hybrid Identification (Continued) Exterior logos on the trunk. logo on the driver and front passenger door. Gasoline fuel filler door located on the driver side rear quarter panel. Exterior Driver Side View ... -
Page 8: Interior
AVALON Hybrid Identification (Continued) Interior The instrument cluster (READY indicator, and warning lights) located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid AVALON. Instead of a tachometer, a hybrid system indicator is used. -
Page 9: Engine Compartment
AVALON Hybrid Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment 2.5-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on the plastic engine cover. Orange colored high voltage power cables. Engine Compartment View Power Cables... -
Page 10: Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions
Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description 12 Volt Auxiliary Passenger Side of A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the low voltage Battery Trunk devices. Hybrid Vehicle Trunk Area, 244.8 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack (HV) Battery Mounted behind consisting of 34 low voltage (7.2 Volt) modules connected... -
Page 11: Specifications
Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Specifications Gasoline Engine: 156 hp (116 kW), 2.5-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Electric Motor: 141 hp (105 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor Transmission: Automatic Only HV Battery: 244.8 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight: 3,594 - 3,638 lbs/1,630 - 1,650 kg Fuel Tank: 17 gals/64 liters Frame Material: Steel Unibody Body Material: Steel Panels... -
Page 12: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation
Vehicle Operation With the AVALON Hybrid, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the READY indicator is on. Never assume that the vehicle is shut off just because the engine is off. Always look for the READY indicator status. -
Page 13: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack And Auxiliary Battery
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery The AVALON Hybrid features a high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack that contains sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery modules. HV Battery Pack The HV battery pack is enclosed in a metal case and is rigidly mounted to the trunk area behind the rear seat. -
Page 14: Hv Battery Pack Recycling
Auxiliary Battery The AVALON Hybrid contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. This 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with other conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. -
Page 15: High Voltage Safety
High Voltage Safety The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with DC electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, to the inverter/converter. The inverter/converter contains a circuit that boosts the HV battery voltage from 244.8 to 650 Volts DC. -
Page 16: Service Plug Grip
High Voltage Safety (Continued) Service Plug Grip The high-voltage circuit is cut by removing the service plug grip (see page 15). 12 Volt Volt DC Hybrid Vehicle Computer Auxiliary Battery Compressor Electric Inverter/ Generator Converter Electric ... -
Page 17: Precaution To Be Observed When Dismantling The Vehicle
Precaution to be observed when dismantling the vehicle WARNING: ・ The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock, avoid touching, cutting, or opening any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component. -
Page 18: Spills
The AVALON Hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in other non-hybrid Toyota vehicles, with the exception of the NiMH electrolyte used in the HV battery pack. The NiMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues. -
Page 19: Dismantling The Vehicle
Dismantling the vehicle The following 3 pages contain general instructions for use when working on an AVALON Hybrid. Read these instructions before proceeding to the HV battery removal instructions on page 18. WARNING: ・ The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. - Page 20 4. Remove the service plug grip. Caution: Wear insulated gloves for the following 3 steps. (1) Slide the handle of the service plug grip to the right. (2) Raise the release handle of the service plug grip. (3) Remove the service plug grip. (4) Apply insulating tape to the socket of the service plug grip to insulate it.
- Page 21 Instead, wash the eye(s) with a dilute boric acid solution or a large amount of water and seek medical care. 12. With the exception of the HV battery, remove parts by following procedures which are similar to conventional Toyota vehicles. For the removal of the HV battery, refer to the following pages.
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Page 23: Removal Of Hv Battery
Removal of HV battery WARNING: ・ Be sure to wear insulated gloves when handling high-voltage parts. ・ Even if the vehicle is shut off and the relays are off, be sure to remove the service plug grip before performing any further work. - Page 24 5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FRONT TRIM COVER (1) Disengage the 8 fasteners to remove the luggage compartment front trim cover. 6. REMOVE NO. 8 HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY SHIELD PANEL (1) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 8 hybrid vehicle battery shield panel. 7.
- Page 25 8. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY Caution: Wear insulated gloves. (1) Remove the 2 bolts and connector cover assembly. 9. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (1) Check voltage at the terminals in inspection point in the power control unit. Caution: Wear insulated gloves. To prevent serious injury or death, do not proceed with dismantling of the HV system until the voltage at the terminals in the...
- Page 26 11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (1) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips. (2) Disengage the 4 clips and 3 guides to Clip remove the rear floor finish plate as sown in the illustration. Guide 12. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM COVER LH (1) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
- Page 27 15. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (1) Disengage the 2 hooks on the front side of the rear seat cushion assembly from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration. Choose a hook to disengage first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration.
- Page 28 (3) Disconnect the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH from the rear seat shoulder belt guide LH. (4) Disconnect the 2 rear seat airbag assembly connectors. (5) w/ Seat Heater System: Disconnect the 2 seat heater assembly connectors. (6) Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Page 29 19. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (1) Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clamps, and remove the rear seat side garnish LH. 20. REMOVE NO. 1 HYBRID BATTERY INTAKE DUCT (1) Remove the 3 clips and No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct.
- Page 30 22. DISCONNECT NO. 4 FLOOR WIRE Caution: Wear insulated gloves. Notice: Insulate the terminals of the removed frame wire with insulating tape. (1) Disconnect the 2 connectors shown in the illustration. (2) Disconnect the shielded wire ground and disconnect the No. 4 floor wire. 23.
- Page 31 (4) Place a piece of cardboard in the luggage Cardboard compartment. (5) Cut and shape a piece of cardboard so that it fits the area between the HV battery bolt attachment positions, and then insert it as shown in the illustration. (6) Using a tire lever to hold up the HV battery, insert the cardboard until it cannot be inserted Cardboard...
- Page 32 Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 hybrid vehicle battery upper cover bracket. (9) Remove the clip. (10) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 hybrid battery intake duct. (11) Disconnect the connector from the battery cooling blower assembly. (12) Remove the 3 nuts and battery cooling blower assembly.
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Page 33: Hv Battery Caution Label
24. The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact your Toyota distributor (if included on the HV battery caution label) or contact the nearest Toyota dealer (see below for samples of the HV battery caution label). Caution: After removing the HV battery, do not reinstall the service plug grip to the HV battery.