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:
Overhaul
Caution:
wear the gloves, because the cutting surface of the seat back frame and seat
adjuster may injure
your hand.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip before use when prying parts.
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal
Caution:
wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the battery terminal a ...
Selecting shift ranges in
the D position
To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the "-"
or "+" paddle shift switch.
When the "-" paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range
switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suitable
to driving conditions. When
the "+" paddle shift switch is
operated, the s ...
Using the key (vehicles
without a smart key system
and with a wireless
remote control function)
Releasing
To release the key, press the button
Folding
To stow the key, press the button
then fold the key.
Using the mechanical key
(vehicles with a smart key
system)
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in o ...