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:
Replacement
1. Remove hood sub–assy
2. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
3. Remove battery
4. Remove battery carrier
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly with hose
6. Remove floor shift cable transmission control shift
Remove the nut from the control shaf ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Horn button assy (vehicles not involved in
collision)
Check the diagnostic system .
visually check the following item with the horn button assy
(with airbag) installed in the vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
horn button assy top surface and in the ...
Fuel system
Precaution
1. Before working on fuel system, disconnect negative (–) terminal cable
from
battery
2. Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on fuel system
3. Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts
4. Work for prevent gasoline from spilling out
Remove the rear s ...