Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint
: inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
- Remove the air filter.
- visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if necessary.
- clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside of the filter thoroughly then repeat from the outside.
- reinstall the air filter.
4. Replace air filter
- replace the air filter with a new one.
5. Replace engine oil and oil filter
6. Replace engine coolant
7. Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap
8. Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses and fuel tank bands
- visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation and tank band looseness.
9. Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks and damage.
10. Inspect valve clearance
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(rh) circuit(airbaga sensor assy center – front
seat outer belt assy rh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the seat belt pretensi ...
Overhaul
Notice: when installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrow with
power steering fluid or molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Inspect center front wheel
4. Remove horn button assy
5. Remove steering wheel assy
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed , consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient f ...