Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: How to use this manual
General information
1. General description
- This manual is made in accordance with sae j2008.
- generally, repair operations can be separated in the following 3
main processes:
- Diagnosis
- Removing/installing, replacing, disassembling/reassembling,
checking and adjusting
- Final inspection
- this manual explains the 1st process of ”diagnosis” (found in the
”diagnostics” section), the 2nd process
of ”removing and installing, replacing, disassembling, installing and
checking, and adjusting”,
but the 3rd process of ”final inspection” is omitted.
- the following essential operations are not written in this manual.
However, these operations must be
performed in actual situations
- Operations with a jack or lift
- cleaning of a removed part when necessary
- visual check
2. Index
- An alphabetical index section is provided at the end of the book as a
reference to help you find the
item to be repaired.
3. Preparation
- Use of special service tools (sst) and special service materials (ssm)
may be required, depending
on the repair situation. Be sure to use sst and ssm when they are required
and follow the working
procedure properly. A list of sst and ssm is in the preparation section of
this manual.
4. Repair procedures
- Component drawing is placed under the title where necessary.
- non–reusable parts, grease application area, precoated parts and
tightening torque are specified in
the component drawings.
Example:

- Tightening torque, grease application area, and non–reusable parts are
described as important points
in the procedures.
Notice
:
there are cases where such information can only be explained by using an
illustration. In these
cases, all the information such as torque, oil, etc. Are described in the
illustration.
- Installing procedures are performed in the reverse order of the removal
and only the important points
are described.
- only items with points are described in the procedure, and the
operational portion and content are
placed using an illustration. In the explanations, details of the
operational method, standard value and
notices are placed.
- there may be a case where the illustrations of similar models are
used. In that case, specific details
may be different from the actual vehicle.
- the procedures are presented in a step–by–step format:
- the illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
- The task heading tells what to do.
- The explanation text tells how to perform the task and gives other
information such as specifications
and warnings.
Example:

Hint:
this format provides an experienced technician with a fast track to the
necessary information. The task
heading can be read at a glance when necessary and the text below provides
detailed information. Important
specifications and warnings always are written in bold type to stand out from
the rest of the text.
5. Service specifications
- Specifications are presented in bold type throughout the manual. You
never have to leave the procedure
to look up your specifications. The specifications are also found in the
service specifications section
for quick reference.
6. Terms definition
Caution |
Indicates the possibility of injury to you or other people. |
Notice |
Indicates the possibility of damage to the components being
repaired. |
Hint |
Provides additional information to help you to perform the repair
efficiently. |
7. Si unit
- The units given in this manual are primarily expressed according to the
si unit (international system
of units), and alternately expressed in the metric system and in the english
system.
Example
:
torque: 30 nvm (310 kgf·cm, 22 ftvlbf)
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle
identification number plate and certification label, as
shown ...
Other materials:
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 (lh ...
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the b ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check source voltage
Measure the voltage of the battery.
Ok:
voltage: 10 – 14 v
2 Check air bag sensor assy center
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at
least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors from the airbag sensor assy cent ...