Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint
: inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
- Remove the air filter.
- visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if necessary.
- clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside of the filter thoroughly then repeat from the outside.
- reinstall the air filter.
4. Replace air filter
- replace the air filter with a new one.
5. Replace engine oil and oil filter
6. Replace engine coolant
7. Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap
8. Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses and fuel tank bands
- visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation and tank band looseness.
9. Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks and damage.
10. Inspect valve clearance
Other materials:
Pre–check
1. Diagnosis system
Release the parking brake lever.
check the warning lights.
When the ignition switch is turned on, check that the abs
warning light and brake warning light goes on for 3 sec.
Hint:
when the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake
fluid is low, the ...
Diagnostics
Preparation
Sst
09816–30010
Oil pressure switch socket
Sfi system
09843–18040
Diagnosis check wire no.2
Sfi system
supplemental restraint
system
Recomended tools
09082–00040
Toyota electrical tester
Sfi system
supplemen ...
Fuel system
Precaution
1. Before working on fuel system, disconnect negative (–) terminal cable
from
battery
2. Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on fuel system
3. Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts
4. Work for prevent gasoline from spilling out
Remove the rear s ...