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:
Data list/active test
1. Data list
Hint:
using the data list displayed by the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool,
you can read the value of
the switches, sensors, actuators and so on without parts removal. Reading the
data list as a first step
of troubleshooting is one method to shorten diagnostic time.
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Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Remove front door scuff plate rh
4. Remove rear door scuff plate rh
5. Remove front door opening trim rh
6. Remove rear door opening trim rh
7. Remove lap belt outer anchor cover
8. Remove center pillar garnis ...
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight high beams
1 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
2 Pull the bulb out while pressing the lock release of the connector.
3 Replace the light bulb, and install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert.
4 Turn and secure the bulb base.
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