Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Repair instruction / Precaution / Handling of hose clamps
Toyota Corolla (E120): Handling of hose clamps

- Before removing the hose, check the depth of the inserting portion and the clamp position in order to restore it surely.
- change a deformed or dented clamp for a new one.
- in case of reusing the hose, install the clamp on the hose where it has a clamp track.
- for a spring type clamp, adjust it by adding force to the arrow mark direction after the installation.
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
Hint:
hand–held tester only:
narrowing down the trouble area is possible by performing ”a/f control” active
test (heated oxygen
sensor or other trouble areas can be distinguished).
perform active test using hand–held tester (a/f control).
Hint:
”a/f control” is the act ...
Tire size
■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
1 Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use)
2 Section width (millimeters)
3 Aspect ratio (tire height to section width)
4 Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
5 Wheel diameter (inches)
6 Loa ...
Replacement
1. Work for preventing gasoline from spilling out
2. Remove front wheels
3. Remove engine under cover rh
4. Remove engine under cover lh
5. Drain coolant
6. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 clips and cylinder head cover.
7. Disconnect radiator hose inlet
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