Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Repair instruction / Precaution / For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter
Toyota Corolla (E120): 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.
- avoid a spark jump test.
- Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
- While testing, never race the engine.
- avoid a prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression measurements must be performed as rapidly as possible.
- do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
Other materials:
Catalyst monitor (o2s type)
Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
mil is off.
Engine coolant temperature (ect) is 176°f (80 °C) or greater.
Intake air temperature (iat) is 14°f (–10 °C) or greater.*
Notice:
* 2002 and later my vehicles:
the readiness test can be completed in cold ambient c ...
Inspection
1. Inspect sliding roof limit switch
Inspect the sliding roof limit switch continuity.
Standard:
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. Inspect sliding roof drive gear sub–assy
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
2 and the ne ...
Introductions
4. Anti-rust treatment after installation
(A) body sealer application
Purpose:
for water-proofing and anti-rust measures, always
apply the body sealer to the body panel seams and
hems of the doors, hood, etc.
Notice:
apply body sealer neatly to parts that require a
high quality appeara ...