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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

Refer to "Evaporator ... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Brake Lines -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Fill reservoir with fluid.
  • Disconnect tubes from master cylinder. Then slowly depress brake pedal and hold.
  • Block off outlet holes with fingers, and release pedal. Repeat three or four times.

Brake Lines

Bleed wheel with longest brake line first, then work your way...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1980-99 Celica & MR2 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 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 the vehicle owners radio thef...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake caliper and disc brake attaching bolts, Fig. .
  • Inspect backlash using suitable dial indicator, Fig. . Maximum deviation is .0020 inch, replace as required.
  • Inspect deviation at surface of axle hub outside bolt, Fig. . Maximum backlash is .0028 inch, replace as required.
  • Remove driveshaft lock nut.
  • Remove ABS speed sensor.
  • Loosen lower side shock absorber nuts, Fig. .
  • Remove cotter pin and attaching nut from tie rod end to steering knuckle.
  • Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle using service tool No. 0...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> With Air Conditioning -> Without Air Conditioning
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

With Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect wire from clamp on rear end cover.
  • Disconnect alternator connector.
  • Remove rubber cap and nut, and disconnect alternator wire.
  • Loosen adjusting lock bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove adjusting lock bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Remove alternator from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque pivot bolt to 40 ft. lbs.
    • Torque adjusting lock bolt or adjusting bolt to 14 ft. lbs.
    • Torque B+ terminal nut to 87 inch lbs.
    • Torque battery negative cable nut to...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator hoses, Fig. .
  • Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.
  • Disconnect No. 1 cooling fan connector.
  • On models equipped with A/C, disconnect No....

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Loosen pivot bolt and adjusting lock nut on alternator.
  • Loosen dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Celica cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Connector Locations, Q3 Through W7 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GASBody Connector Locations, Q3 Through W7 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Tension Reducer Solenoid RH
  • Tension Reducer Solenoid LH
  • Rear Speaker LH
  • Rear Speaker RH
  • Tweeter Speaker RH
  • I/P Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GASI/P Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Circuit Opening Relay
  • Door Lock Control Relay
  • ABS ECU
  • Integration Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Celica cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillight Relay
  • Battery
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Rear Window Defogger Switch
  • 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Taillight Relay
  • Battery
  • Combination Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Dimmer Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Toyota Celica cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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