ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Note. For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
| WARNING | Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in TOYOTA - AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. |
Note. When servicing engine, reference to right and left refers to engine sides as viewed from rear of engine (drive plate end).
| CAUTION | If Engine Control Module (ECM) replacement is instructed in following test, always ensure ECM electrical connectors and ground circuits are okay. If either are defective, repair and repeat testing to confirm ECM malfunction. On models equipped with engine immobilizer, if ECM is replaced, ECM must be programmed with proper ignition key code for engine immobilizer system. For programming procedures, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES - TOYOTA article in GENERAL INFORMATION, or ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMS - AVALON article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. |
Engine serial number is stamped on rear of cylinder block. (Scheme 14)
| Engine | Code |
|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 | 1MZ-FE |
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE