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:
Stopping the engine
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Continuously variable transmission: Shift the shift lever to P.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
3 Set the parking brake. 4 Press the engine switch.
5 Vehicles without a multi-information display: Release the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission ...
Pre–check
1. Diagnosis system
Release the parking brake lever.
check the warning lights.
When the ignition switch is turned on, check that the abs
warning light and brake warning light goes on for 3 sec.
Hint:
when the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake
fluid is low, the ...
Replacement
Hint:
installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is
indicated only when it has a point.
1. Remove radiator grille sub–assy
Remove the 2 bolts and clip.
using a screwdriver, remove the radiator grille.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip before use. ...