Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint
: inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
- Remove the air filter.
- visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if necessary.
- clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside of the filter thoroughly then repeat from the outside.
- reinstall the air filter.
4. Replace air filter
- replace the air filter with a new one.
5. Replace engine oil and oil filter
6. Replace engine coolant
7. Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap
8. Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses and fuel tank bands
- visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation and tank band looseness.
9. Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks and damage.
10. Inspect valve clearance
Other materials:
Safety information for
Safety Connect
Important! Read this information
before using Safety Connect.
■ Exposure to radio frequency
signals
The Safety Connect system
installed in your vehicle is a
low-power radio transmitter and
receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communica ...
Overhaul
1. Remove w/head taper screw plug no.2
Using a socket hexagon wench 10, remove the taper
screw plug and gasket.
2. Remove valve lifter
Remove the valve lifters from the cylinder head.
3. Remove valve
Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks.
using sst, compres ...
Floor shift parking lock cable assy (atm)
Replacement
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Place front wheels facing straight ahead
4. Remove horn button assy
5. Remove steering wheel assy
sst 09950–50013 (09951–05010, 09952–05010, 09953–05020, 09954–05021)
6. Remove steering column cover
7. Remove c ...