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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:

  • Do no...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

POWER BRAKE UNITS -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> Air Tightness Check -> Brake Booster Operational Test -> Operating Check
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

Brake Booster Operational Test

Operating Check
  • Depress brake pedal several times with engine stopped, and ensure pedal reserve distance has no change, Fig. .
  • Depress brake pedal and start engine. If pedal drops slightly, operation is normal.
Air Tightness Check
  • Start engine and stop after one or two minutes.
  • Depress brake peda...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels as necessary and front fender apron seal.
  • Remove cotter pin, locknut cap and locknut from axle spline.
  • Drain transmission fluid, then using a suitable puller, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm.
  • Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • To separate LH driveshaft from transmission, gently pry shaft out of transaxle with suitable tool, then remove snap ring from splined end of side gear shaft.
  • To separate RH driveshaft from transmission proceed as follows:
    • Remove...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect wire from two clamps on alternator.
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Remove rubber cap and nut, and disconnect alternator wire.
  • Loosen adjusting lock bolt, adjusting bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

On some models equipped with OBD II, the MIL will also illuminate if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. Tighten fuel tank filler cap until it clicks.

The MIL should light when the ignition switch is placed in the On position without starting the engine. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a fault has been detected by the diagnostic system and has logged a diagnostic trouble code. If the fault does not occur again within three trips, the lamp will go out but a diagnostic tro...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 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 water pump.
  • Remove hose from water pump.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to insta...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Toyota Celica cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Grounds & Harness To Harness Connectors Diagram for 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GASGrounds & Harness To Harness Connectors Diagram for 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Roof Wire
  • Floor Wire
  • Luggage Room Wire
  • Ground BK
  • Ground BH
  • Air Bag System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GASAir Bag System Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Center Airbag Sensor Assembly
  • Spiral Cable
  • Steering Wheel Pad
  • Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
  • No.1 Junction Block
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Toyota Celica cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Main Relay
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Door Lock Control Relay
  • Unlock Warning Switch
  • 1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Blower Motor
  • Blower Resistor
  • Heater Relay
  • Ignition SW
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Toyota Celica cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Toyota Celica 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 1996 Toyota Celica 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 1996 Toyota Celica 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 1996 Toyota Celica 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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