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:
Changing gear steps in the M position
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever to M.
Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive
in the gear step of your choosing.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift lever is operated.
The ...
Coolant
Replacement
1. Drain coolant
Caution:
to avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator
cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
remove the radiator cap.
loosen the radiator and engine drain plugs, a ...
Luggage compartment door
Adjustment
1. Inspect luggage compartment door panel sub–assy
check that the clearance is within the standard value.
2. Adjust luggage compartment door panel sub–assy
For forward/rearward and right/left adjustments, loosen
the bolts.
Torque: 7.0 N·m (71 kgf·cm, 62 i ...