Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter
Caution
: if large amount of unburned fuel flows into the converter, it may cause overheating and a fire hazard.
To prevent this, observe the following precautions.
- Use only unleaded gasoline.
- avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
- avoid a spark jump test.
- Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
- While testing, never race the engine.
- avoid a prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression measurements must be performed as rapidly as possible.
- do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
For vehicles equipped with mobile communication system
Install an antenna as far as possible away from the ecu
and sensors of the vehicle’s electronic systems.
install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.) Away
from the ecu and se ...
Vehicle lift and support locations
1. Notice about vehicle condition when jacking up
As a rule, the vehicle must be unloaded when jacking up. Never jack up
or lift up the vehicle loaded
with things of heavy weight.
whe ...
Other materials:
Torque converter clutch and drive plate (atm)
Inspection
1. Inspect torque converter clutch assy
Inspect the one–way clutch.
Set sst into the inner race of the one–way clutch.
Sst 09350–32014 (09351–32010)
set sst so that it fits in the notch of the converter
hub and outer race of the one–way clutch.
Sst 09350 ...
Speedometer sensor (atm)
Replacement
1. Remove air cleaner case
2. Remove air cleaner hose no.1
3. Remove speedometer sensor
disconnect the connector.
remove the bolt and speedometer sensor assembly.
remove the clip and driven gear from the speedometer
sensor.
4. Install speedometer sensor
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Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine
knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should ...