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:
Driving
► Automatic transmission or continuously
variable transmission
1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(, 174, 176)
2 Release the parking brake.
3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
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If a warning message or indicator is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information
display)
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
1 Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multiinformation display.
2 Multi-information d ...
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 ...