Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Repair instruction / Precaution / Handling of hose clamps
Toyota Corolla (E120): Handling of hose clamps

- Before removing the hose, check the depth of the inserting portion and the clamp position in order to restore it surely.
- change a deformed or dented clamp for a new one.
- in case of reusing the hose, install the clamp on the hose where it has a clamp track.
- for a spring type clamp, adjust it by adding force to the arrow mark direction after the installation.
Other materials:
Inspection
1. Inspect defogger relay (marking: def)
Remove the defogger relay from the instrument panel
j/b.
inspect the defogger relay.
Standard:
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay ...
Standard bolt
How to determine bolt strength
Specified torque for standard bolts
How to determine nut strength
*: Nut with 1 or more marks on one side surface of the nut.
Hint:
use the nut with the same number of the nut strength classification or the
greater than the bolt strength classificati ...
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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