Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Mass or volume air flow circuit
range/performance problem / Inspection procedure
Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
Hint
: read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the obd ii scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air–fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. At the time of the malfunction.
1 Check other dtc output(in addition to dtc p0101)
- Connect the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool to the dlc3.
- turn the ignition switch on and push the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool main switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / current codes”.
- read the dtcs.
Result:

Hint
: if any other codes besides p0101 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those dtcs first.


Go to relevant dtc chart
Other materials:
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Drain manual transaxle oil (m/t transaxle)
torque: 39.2 Nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
2. Drain automatic transaxle fluid (a/t transaxle)
torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
3. Remove front wheel
4. Remove engine under cover lh
5. Remove front axle hub lh nut
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Headlamp dimmer switch assy
Replacement
1. Remove steering column cover lwr
Remove 3 screws and steering column cover lwr.
2. Remove headlamp dimmer switch assy
Disconnect the connector.
release the claw and pull out the head light dimmer
switch assy.
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Body panel sealing areas
Be sure to apply body sealer to the body panel joints and door edges (tip of
outer panel folded part), etc., To waterproof
and rustproof them.
Hint:
apply degreasing agent to a clean cloth and clean the sealer
application areas.
After removing the applied spot sealer from the se ...


