Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: Overhaul
Caution
:
wear the gloves, because the cutting surface of the seat back frame and seat
adjuster may injure
your hand.
Hint
:
tape the screwdriver tip before use when prying parts.
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal
Caution
:
wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the battery terminal and disconnect the
airbag connector.
2. Remove front seat
- remove the headrest.
- remove the seat track covers and 4 bolts.
- slide the seat to the most rear position.
- disconnect the connector(s) under the seat.
- remove the seat.
Notice
:
be careful not to damage the body.
3. Remove separate type front seat back assy
- remove the bolt, washer and seat belt inner.

- Remove the seat cushion shield inner.

- Using a screwdriver, remove the reclining adjuster release
handle.

- Remove the seat cushion shield outer.
- w/ side airbag:
disconnect the airbag wire under the seat.
- remove the hog rings, 4 bolts and seat back.
4. Remove separate type front seat back cover
- remove the hog rings and turn up the seat back cover.

- W/ side airbag:
using a screwdriver, disconnect the clip.
- remove the headrest supports, seat back cover and seat
back pad.
5. Remove separate type front seat cushion cover
- remove the hog rings, seat cushion cover and seat cushion pad.
6. Remove front seat adjuster
- remove the reclining adjuster inside covers.
7. Install front seat adjuster
- install the reclining adjuster inside covers.
8. Install separate type front seat cushion cover
- install the seat cushion pad to the seat adjuster.

- Using hog ring pliers, install the seat cushion cover with
new hog rings.
Notice
:
- be careful not to damage the cover.
- Be careful to prevent the cover wrinkles as little as
possible.
9. Install separate type front seat back cover
- install the seat back pad to the seat back spring assy.
- cover the top of the seat back with the seat back cover.
- install the headrest supports.

- W/ side airbag:
connect the clip.
- using hog ring pliers, fully install the seat back cover with
new hog rings.
Notice
:
- be careful not to damage the cover.
- Be careful to prevent the cover wrinkles as little as
possible.
10. Install separate type front seat back assy
- install the seat back with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 nvm (440 kgfvcm, 32 ftvlbf)
- using hog ring pliers, install new hog rings.
- install the cushion shield outer with the 2 screws.
- Install the vertical seat adjuster knob with the clip.
- install the reclining adjuster release handle.
- install the cushion shield inner with the 2 screws.
- install the seat belt inner with the washer and bolt.
Torque: 42 nvm (430 kgfvcm, 31 ftvlbf)
- check that the seat belt inner moves smoothly.
11. Install front seat
- slide the seat to the most rear position.
- place the seat on the cabin.
Notice
:
be careful not to damage the body.
- connect the connector(s) under the seat.
- install the front seat with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 47 nvm (480 kgfvcm, 35 ftvlbf)
- install the seat track covers.
- install the headrest.
Other materials:
Inspection
1. Inspect front seat inner belt assy lh
When fastening the seat belt (buckle switch on).
Inspect the continuity and resistance between the
terminals.
Standard:
If the result is not as specified, replace the inner belt.
When releasing the seat belt (buckle switch ...
Drive shaft / propeller shaft
Preparation
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Recomended tools
Equipment
Lubricant
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If there is a problem with the hands-free system or a Bluetooth® device, first
check the table below.
► When using the hands-free system with a
Bluetooth® device
► When registering/connecting a cellular
phone
► When making/receiving a call
► When using the pho ...