Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: Inspection
1. Thermostat
Hint
: the thermostat is numbered with the valve opening temperature.
- Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
- check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature: 80 to 84 c (176 to 183 f)
Hint
: if the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- Check the valve lift.
Valve lift: 10 mm (0.39 In.) Or more at 95 c (203 f)
Hint
: if the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- check that the valve is fully closed when the thermostat is at low temperatures (below 77 c (171 f)).
Hint: if not closed, replace the thermostat.
2. Radiator cap sub–assy
Notice
:
- if the radiator cap has contaminations, always rinse it with water.
- Before using a radiator cap tester, wet the relief valve and pressure valve with engine coolant or water.
- When performing step (a) and (b) below, keep the tester at an angle of over 30 above the horizontal.
- Using a radiator cap tester, slowly pump the tester and
check that air is coming from the vacuum valve.
Pump speed: 1 push / 3 seconds or more
Notice
: push the pump at a constant speed. If air is not coming from the vacuum valve, replace the radiator cap.
- pump the tester and measure the relief valve opening
pressure.
Pump speed: 1 push within 1 second
Notice: the above pump speed is for the first pump only (in order to close the vacuum valve). After the first pump, the pump speed can be reduced. Standard opening pressure: 74 to 103 kpa (0.75 To 1.05 Kgf/cm2, 10.7 To 14.9 Psi) minimum opening pressure: 59 kpa (0.6 Kgf/cm2, 8.5 Psi)
Hint
: use the tester’s maximum reading as the opening pressure.
If the opening pressure is less than minimum, replace the radiator cap.
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect cooling system for leaks
Caution:
to avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator
cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown ou ...
Other materials:
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep
it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
● Remove loo ...
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Select “iPod” on the audio source selection screen.
When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the system can only
output the sound by selecting the browse screen.
Connecting an iPod
Audio control screen
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Disposal
1. Dispose shock absorber assy rear lh
Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
Caution:
when drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and no ...