This factory service and repair manual is written for the 1996 Toyota Avalon specifically, down to the 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) and the XL and XLS trims sold that year, so the clearances, torque figures and step order you work to are the ones Toyota set for this model year rather than values carried across from a neighboring one.
Engines
- 3.0L 3000CC V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- XL
- XLS
Known issues on the 1996 Avalon. No federal recalls are on record for this model year. Owners have still logged 121 complaints, and Toyota has issued 34 technical service bulletins covering the car.
Whether you are working through one of those bulletin items or chasing a driveability problem of your own, the manual keeps you on Toyota's own procedure and the correct specification for the 1996 Avalon.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Showing the 8 most recent of 51 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A STANDSTILL WHEN IT WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHCLE GOING 45-50 MPH, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENG
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDE
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE PULLING UP TO A CURB, THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT THE VEHICLE A
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND DROVE HEAD ON INTO A
Showing the 5 most serious of 120 complaints filed with NHTSA.
