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:
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury
to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to
help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
■ Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags ...
Foamed material application areas
If an increase in temperature or other condition damages the foamed material
when repairing or replacing the panel,
fill in the insufficient areas with urethane foam. The following illustration
shows the areas for one side, but the
foamed material must be applied equally to both the left and r ...
Taking out the spare tire
1 Remove the luggage floor cover.
2 Remove the tool tray.
3 Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
CAUTION
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and
the body of the vehicle. ...