Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Heater & air conditioner / Air conditioning system / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect pressure switch no.1.

- Magnetic clutch control: inspect pressure switch operation.
- Set on the manifold gauge set.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 4 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 1.
- Check continuity between terminals when refrigerant pressure is changed, as shown in the illustration.
If operation is not as specified, replace the pressure switch.

- Cooling fan control: inspect pressure switch operation.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 3.
- Check continuity between terminals when refrigerant pressure is changed, as shown in the illustration.
If operation is not as specified, replace the pressure switch.
2. Cooler compressor assy w/magnetic clutch
- connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal and the negative (–) lead to the body ground.
- check that the magnetic clutch energized.
If operation is not as specified, replace the magnet clutch assy.
Other materials:
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Remove front wheel
2. Disconnect front stabilizer link assy lh
Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link
assy lh from the shock absorber assy front lh.
Hint:
if the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the st ...
Inspection
1. Headlamp dimmer switch assy
Inspect light control switch continuity.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the table below.
Standard:
Inspect headlight dimmer switch continuity.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the tabl ...
Checking and adding the
brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN"
lines on the tank.
■ Adding fluid
1. Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it as
shown.
2. Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.
3. Remove the reservoir cap.
4. Add brake fluid slowl ...


