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:
Evap monitor (vacuum pressure monitor) (continued)
Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
mil is off.
Fuel level is approximately 1/2 to 3/4.
Altitude is 7800 feet (2400 m) or less.*
Engine coolant temperature (ect) is between 40°f and 95°f (4.4 °C and 35
°C).
Intake air temperature (iat) is between 40°f and 95 ...
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Drain manual transaxle oil (m/t transaxle)
torque: 39.2 Nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
2. Drain automatic transaxle fluid (a/t transaxle)
torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
3. Remove front wheel
4. Remove engine under cover lh
5. Remove front axle hub lh nut
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Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic
key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Opens the trunk
● Starts the engine
■Antenna location
1 A ...