Toyota Corolla (E120): Adjustment
1. Inspect park/neutral position switch assy
- apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch on.
- depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts only when the shift lever is set in n or p position and it does not start in the other position.
- check that the back–up light comes on and the reverse warning
buzzer sounds only when the shift
lever is set in r position and these do not function in the other positions.
If a failure is found, check the park/ neutral position switch for continuity.
2. Adjust park/neutral position switch assy
- Loosen the 2 bolts of park/ neutral position switch and set the shift lever to the n position.
- align the groove and neutral basic line.
- hold the switch in position and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 Nvm (56 Kgf·cm, 49 in.Vlbf)
- after adjustment, perform the inspection described in step 1.
Other materials:
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
1 Terminals
2 Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
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Removal and installation of engine intake parts
If any metal tip is mixed in the inlet pass, this may give a
bad effect to the engine and turbocharger.
when removing and installing the inlet system parts,
close the opening of the removed inlet system parts and
the engine with a clean shop rag or gummed tape.
when inst ...