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

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
  • Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
  • Remove shims from shaft.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
  • Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
  • Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
  • Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
  • On all models except 10PA15 &...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 2WD -> 4Runner -> Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Celica, Highlander, MR2 & Sienna -> Echo & RAV4 -> Land Cruiser -> Overhaul -> Replace -> Sequoia & Tundra -> Supra -> T100 -> Tacoma -> Tercel
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Celica, Highlander, MR2 & Sienna

Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel.
  • Remove union bolt and disconnect brake hose. Use suitable container to catch brake fluid.
  • Remove caliper, Figs. through .
  • Remove anti-squeal shims and brake pad wear indicator plates.
  • Remove support plates.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove the following parts:
    • Caliper slide bushings.
    • Dust boots.
    • Collars.
  • Using screwdriver, remove caliper boot set ring and boot.
  • Place suitable rag between caliper and piston and using compressed air, remov...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner case assembly as follows:
    • Disconnect air intake temperature sensor connector.
    • Disconnect four air cleaner cap clips.
    • Disconnect air cleaner hose from throttle body and remove air cleaner cap and filter element.
    • Remove three air cleaner case retaining bolts, then case.
  • Remove engine compartment relay box as follows:
    • Remove two relay box retaining nuts and disconnect relay box from battery.
    • Remove lower cover f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Air Bag Warning Lamp -> 1990-2002 Celica
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

The air bag system warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp will light during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that no faults are present. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the air bag system is indicated. The air bag system must be diagnosed and repaired, then the following procedures can be used to reset the warning lamp.

  • Connect service wires to check conn...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Celica AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect No. 1 cooling fan connector, Fig. .
  • On models equipped with A/C, disconnect No. 2 cooling fan connector.
  • Disconnect engine coolant temperature switch connector.
  • Disconnect c...

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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+.

Engine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GASEngine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • J/B No.2
  • R/B No.2
  • R/B No.5
  • R/B No.6
  • Body Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GASBody Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Moon Roof Control Relay
  • Auto Antenna Motor and 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 ST 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Celica ST 1.8 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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