Toyota Corolla Body Repair Manual: About this vehicle
1. Structural outline
2. Notice about vehicle condition when jacking up vehicle
(a) notice for using jack and safety stand
(B) notice for using swing arm type lift
(C) notice for using plate type lift
3. Damage diagnosis
4. Components
(a) front bumper
(B) side mudguard
(C) rear bumper
(D) door
(E) cowl top ventilator louver
(F) instrument panel
(G) interior trim
(H) seat
5. Wheel alignment standard
(a) front wheel alignment
(1) Vehicle height (unloaded vehicle)
Notice
:
- before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
- Be sure to perform measurement on a level surface.
- If it is necessary to go under the vehicle for measurement, confirm that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is secured with chocks.
Measuring points:
- no. 1 Lower suspension arm bushing set bolt ground clearance
- rear axle beam set bolt ground clearance
- front wheel center ground clearance
- rear wheel center ground clearance
*For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(2) Wheel angle (unloaded vehicle)
*For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.) If the angles are not as specified, check and adjust the right and left rack end lengths.
(3) Camber (unloaded vehicle)
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(4) Caster (unloaded vehicle)
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(5) Steering axis inclination (unloaded vehicle) except tmc made:
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(6) Toe-in
Hint:
- measure “b - a” only when “c + d” cannot be measured.
- If toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.
(B) rear wheel alignment
(6) Toe-in (unloaded vehicle)
- measure “b - a” only when “c + d” cannot be measured.
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.) If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
(2) Camber (unloaded vehicle)
Hint: camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path ...
How to use this manual
1. Body panel replacement in this manual
2. Symbols
3. Illustration of weld point symbols
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Other materials:
Introductions
4. Anti-rust treatment after installation
(A) body sealer application
Purpose:
for water-proofing and anti-rust measures, always
apply the body sealer to the body panel seams and
hems of the doors, hood, etc.
Notice:
apply body sealer neatly to parts that require a
high quality appeara ...
Inspection procedure
Hint:
hand–held tester only:
narrowing down the trouble area is possible by performing ”a/f control” active
test (heated oxygen
sensor or other trouble areas can be distinguished).
Perform active test using hand–held tester (a/f control).
Hint:
”a/f control” is the active test which cha ...
Turning on the high beam headlights
1 With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off.
2 Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
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