Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Repair instruction / Precaution / Removal and installation of fuel control parts
Toyota Corolla (E120): Removal and installation of fuel control parts
- Place for removing and installing of fuel system parts
- work in a place with good air ventilation and without anything flammable such as welder, grinder, drill, electric motor or stove in the surroundings.
- Never work in a place such as a pit or nearby a pit, as there is a possibility that vaporized fuel is filled in those places.
- Removing and installing of fuel system parts
- prepare a fire extinguisher before starting the operation.
- For prevention of static electricity, install a ground on the fuel changer, vehicle and fuel tank, and do not spray much water so as to prevent slipping.
- Never use any electric equipment like an electric motor or a working light, as they may cause sparks or high temperature.
- Never use an iron hammer, as it may cause sparks.
- Dispose of the shop rag separately from any fuel deposit.
Other materials:
Electronic control
Removal and installation of battery terminal
before performing electrical work, disconnect the
battery negative (–) terminal cable beforehand so
as to prevent burnt–out damage by short.
When disconnecting and installing the terminal
cable, turn the ignition switch an ...
For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter
Caution:
if large amount of unburned fuel flows into the converter, it may cause
overheating and a fire hazard.
To prevent this, observe the following precautions.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes. ...
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This should
only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the ...