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:
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Drain manual transaxle oil (m/t transaxle)
torque: 39.2 Nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
2. Drain automatic transaxle fluid (a/t transaxle)
torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
3. Remove front wheel
4. Remove engine under cover lh
5. Remove front axle hub lh nut
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Disposal
1. Dispose shock absorber assy front lh
fully extend the shock absorber piston rod.
using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
Caution:
when drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, o ...
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check fuel tank cap assy(check that fuel tank cap is toyota
genuine parts)
2 Check that fuel tank cap is correctly installed
3 Inspect fuel tank cap assy
4 Check filler neck for damage
Remove the fuel tank cap.
visually check the fuel inlet pipe for ...