Toyota Corolla Owners Manual: Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
1 Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2 Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud ...
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Im ...
Other materials:
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate
that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engin ...
Overhaul
1. Drain clutch fluid
2. Remove brake master cylinder sub–assy
3. Remove brake booster assy
4. Disconnect clutch reservoir tube
Loosen the clip and disconnect the clutch reservoir tube
from the clutch master cylinder assy.
Hint:
use a container to catch the fluid.
5. Disconnect c ...
Foreword
This repair manual has been prepared to provide essential information
on body panel repair methods (including cutting and
welding operations, but excluding painting) for the toyota
corolla
Applicable models: aze141 series
zre142 series
This manual consists of body repair methods, exploded diag ...