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:
Precaution
1. Precaution of headlight bulb replacement
if even a thin film of oil is left on the surface of the halogen
lamp, its service life will be shortened because
the lamp will be burn at a higher temperature.
handle any halogen lamp with great care. Dropping, hitting or
damagin ...
Manual transaxle oil
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect transaxle oil
Stop the vehicle on the level place.
remove the transmission filler plug and gasket.
check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 In.) From the
lowest position of the inner surface of the transmission filler
plug openin ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect drive belt
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
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