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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1993-95 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Flame-Type (Halide) Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GAS

Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.

R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> COMPONENT SERVICE -> Assembly -> Disassembly -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel DLX 1.5 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Disassembly

For the following procedures, refer to Fig. for assistance.

  • Remove master cylinder boot.
  • Remove setscrew and then reservoir tank. Remove cap and strainer from reservoir.
  • Remove two grommets. Then place cylinder in vise.
  • Push piston in and remove stopper bolt, Fig. .
  • Push pistons in and remove snap ring. Then carefully remove No. 1 piston by hand.
  • Place cylinder on edges of two wooden blocks and tap on cylinder until No. 2 piston comes out.
Inspection

Clean parts with compressed air. Inspect cylinder bore for rust and scoring. Also, inspect for wear o...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Corona, Cressida, Paseo, Starlet, Supra & Tercel -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel DLX 1.5 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
  • Place a shop towel over the union bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the union bolt allowing fuel pressure to bleed down.
  • Whenever the union bolt is loosened to relieve fuel system pressure, always replace the bolt gasket.
Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
  • Obtain t...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel.
  • On models with manual transaxle, remove Left-Hand (LH) engine under cover.
  • On all models, drain transaxle oil (M/T) or ATF (A/T).
  • On models with ABS, remove bolt and ABS speed sensor.
  • Remove cotter pin and lock cap.
  • While applying brakes, remove drive shaft lock nut.
  • Remove tie rod end cotter pin and nut.
  • Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628-62011 or equivalent, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove two nuts and bolt and disconnect lower ball joint from lower suspension arm.
  • Disconnect drive shaft from axle hub. Be car...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect connector from alternator.
  • Remove connector cover and nut, and disconnect wire from alternator.
  • Loosen pivot bolt and adjusting bolt, and remove drive belt.
  • Remove pivot bolt, nut a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System Warning Lamp -> 1990-98 Tercel
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel 1.5 L4 GAS

The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system verifies proper anti-lock operation. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After system diagnosis and repair are complete, the lamp can be reset using the following procedures:

  • Place ignition swit...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedur...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel DLX 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove four bolts, then remove under cover.
  • Install a suitable tool on hexagonal bolt on drive belt tensioner and t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Splice Locations (Body) Diagram for 1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GASSplice Locations (Body) Diagram for 1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice B-1
  • Splice B-10
  • Splice B-11
  • Splice B-12
  • Splice B-14
  • Theft Deterrent System Component Locations Diagram for 1993 Toyota Tercel LE 1.5 L4 GASTheft Deterrent System Component Locations Diagram for 1993 Toyota Tercel LE 1.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Relay
  • Tail Light Relay
  • Clutch Start Switch
  • Headlight Relay
  • Theft Deterrent ECU
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Toyota Tercel S 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Blower Motor
  • Blower Resistor
  • Heater Relay
  • A/C Thermistor
  • 1993 Toyota Tercel DLX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Toyota Tercel DLX 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Brake
  • Seat Belt
  • High Beam
  • OIL
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1993 Toyota Tercel 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1993 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1993 Toyota Tercel cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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