Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Identification information
Toyota Corolla (E120): Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and certification label, as shown in the illustration.
- Vehicle identification number plate
- certification label

2. Engine serial number and transaxle serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine, and the transaxle serial number is stamped on the housing, as shown in the illustration.
- 1Zz–fe
- b: c59
- c: a245e

Other materials:
Body panel anti-rust agent (wax) application areas
Apply rustop w to the doors and hood edges (tips of outer panel folded parts)
and undersides, areas around
hinges, etc.To prevent rust. Coat the undersides of the edges using a nozzle and
air gun, and coat the areas around
the hinges using a brush.
Hint:
if rustop is unnecessarily ...
Changing engine switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
► Vehicles without a multi-information display
Off*
The emergency flashers ca ...
Check short circuit
If the wire harness is ground shorted as shown in fig. 5,
Locate the section by conducting a resistance check with
the body ground in step (b).
Check the resistance with the body ground.
Disconnect connectors a and c and measure the
resistance between terminals 1 and 2 ...


