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:
Transmitter battery
Replacement
1. Replace transmitter battery
Notice:
special caution should be taken for handling each component as they are
precision electronic components.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the transmitter case.
Notice:
do not forcibly pry out the case.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought in
2 Customer problem analysis check and symptom check
3 Problem symptoms table
Without applicable symptoms, proceed to ”a”
with applicable symptoms, proceed to ”b”
4 Perform troubleshooting in the following method, depending on
malfunction symptom ...
Front door belt moulding assy lh
Replacement
Hint:
the installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse
order.
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
1. Remove front armrest assy lh
2. Remove power window regulator master switch assy (w/ power window)
3. Remove front armrest base panel up ...