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:
Inspection procedure
1 Check side squib(lh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front
seat airbag assy lh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the front seat airbag assy ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check side air bag sensor assy lh
Sst 09843–18040
Connect the negative (–) terminal cable to the battery,
and wait at least for 2 seconds.
turn the ignition switch to on, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
clear the dtc stored in memory .
turn the ignition swi ...
Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and
model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the flo ...


