Toyota Corolla (E120): Adjustment
Hint
:
- in the rh side, work in the same procedure as in the lh side.
- Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt, the door hinge cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
1. Inspect rear door panel sub–assy lh
- Check that the clearance is within the standard value
2. Remove front door scuff plate lh
3. Remove rear door scuff plate lh
4. Remove front door weatherstrip lh
5. Remove rear door weatherstrip lh
6. Remove center pillar garnish lower lh
7. Adjust rear door panel sub–assy lh
- Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.
Torque: 26 nvm (265 kgfvcm, 19 ftvlbf)
- Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
Torque: 26 nvm (265 kgfvcm, 19 ftvlbf)
- Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.
- tighten the striker mounting screws again.
Torque: 23 nvm (235 kgfvcm, 17 ftvlbf)
Other materials:
Overhaul
1. Remove bench type rear seat cushion assy
Disengage the 2 clamps, and then remove the seat cushion.
2. Remove bench type rear seat back assy
remove the headrests.
remove the 2 bolts and seat back.
3. Remove bench type rear seat cushion
cover
remove the ho ...
Mechanical system tests
1. Perform mechanical system tests
Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle
and engine by measuring
the stall speeds in the d and r positions.
Notice:
Do the test at normal operating atf temperature 50 to 80 °c (122 to
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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 suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe t ...