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:
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped
with a spare tire. The flat tire
can be replaced with the
spare tire.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire. Driving even a short distance
with a flat tire can damage the tire
and the wheel beyond repair,
which could result in an acciden ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect drive belt
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
2 ...
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable
and exp ...