2005 Toyota Avalon Service and Repair Manual

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2005 Toyota Avalon service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications, torque values, and reference data
  • Electrical diagnostics with full wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
  • Diagnostic trouble codes and troubleshooting flow
  • Maintenance schedules and fluid capacities

Trims covered

  • Limited
  • Touring
  • XL
  • XLS

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Maintenance & Lubrication
  • Specifications
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  • Technical Service Bulletins
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2005 Toyota Avalon Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #10V49900021/10/2010Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS

Consequence

A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKI

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHA

NHTSA #10V01700021/01/2010Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND M

Consequence

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MEC

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPER

NHTSA #05V22700016/05/2005Component: STEERING:COLUMN

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING YOKE WAS NOT WELDED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE YOKE MAY COME OFF FROM THE SHAFT,

Consequence

LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING YOKE AND SHAFT WELD CONDITION, AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASS

NHTSA #09V38800005/10/2009Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FL

Consequence

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP

Remedy

TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACC

NHTSA #10V03600003/02/2010Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS

NHTSA #16V39600002/06/2016Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006

Consequence

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the

TSB #11028712

Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic

TSB #11012744

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl

TSB #11012743

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in

TSB #11012742

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood

TSB #11012735

Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i

TSB #11012727

Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the

TSB #11007455

Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic

TSB #11007445

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl

Showing the 8 most recent of 204 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20110523Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING 3 MPH FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS

20110407Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60-65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED BUT

20110407Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60-65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED BUT

20100313Component: EQUIPMENTCrash reported2 injured

I WAS GETTING INTO A TURN LANE WHICH HAD A RED LIGHT, THERE WERE NO CARS AHEAD OF ME. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON WOULD NOT STOP. I PUT THE SHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN

20100313Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash reported2 injured

I WAS GETTING INTO A TURN LANE WHICH HAD A RED LIGHT, THERE WERE NO CARS AHEAD OF ME. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR A 2005 TOYOTA AVALON WOULD NOT STOP. I PUT THE SHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN

Showing the 5 most serious of 303 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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