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:
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Replacing the battery
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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone or a loss
of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the
vehicle speed does not
increase.)
"Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual" is shown
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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 ...