OEM 2006 Toyota Avalon Alternator

2006 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the alternator and initialize the Front Power Seat Control System on 2006 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The first step to replace the alternator includes disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal. Start by removing the sub-assembly of V-bank cover then proceed to take off the fan and generator V belt. First disconnect the generator assembly by unclipping the wire harness clamp then unlocking the terminal cap and unscrewing the nut to free terminal B. After that disconnect the generator connector from the generator assembly and snap off the nut from the cylinder block and remove the two bolts holding the generator assembly in place. Completion requires removing two items: a bolt along with the wire harness clamp stay and a bolt together with its bracket. Secure the bracket with a bolt that reaches 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) torque followed by the wire harness clamp stay which should be torqued to 8.4 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf). Secure the generator assembly with two bolts reaching 43 N.m (438 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) torque while you should torque the cylinder block nut to 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf). Attachment of the generator connector must be followed by generator wire installation with its nut tightened to 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf). Then add the terminal cap and restore wire harness clamp connection. Reinstallation of the fan and generator V belt should be followed by installing the V-bank cover sub-assembly and reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal. The initialization of the Front Power Seat Control System requires execution when the battery disconnect occurred or when replacing the D/C CUT fuse or power seat switch or removing the power seat assembly. The power seat ECU needs initialization when following these actions: first slide the seat totally forward, second recline the seatback entirely forward and raise the cushion and headrest fully, then go back by sliding the seat, reclining the seatback and lowering the seat cushion and headrest all the way down.