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

Toyota -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1MZ-FE Engine -> 2RZ-FE & 3RZ-FE Engines -> 3RZ-FE Engine -> 3VZ-E Engine -> 4A-FE & 7A-FE Engines -> 5S-FE Engine -> 5VZ-FE Engine -> 7A-FE Engine -> Avalon -> Camry -> Celica -> Celica & Corolla -> Land Cruiser -> Paseo & Tercel -> Previa -> RAV4 -> Supra -> T100 -> Tacoma & 4Runner
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.6 L4 GAS

Celica & Corolla
4A-FE & 7A-FE Engines
  • Drain coolant.
  • Remove righthand engine mount.
  • Remove No. 2 and 3 timing belt covers. Refer to MOTOR's Imported Car Repair Manual for timing belt replacement procedures.
  • On models equipped with power steering, proceed as follows:
    • Remove front mount hole cover, remove mount attaching nut and through bolt, then remove mount.
    • Remove electric cooling fan.
  • On all models, disconnect water inlet and water bypass hoses from inlet pipe.
  • Disconnect heater water hose from inlet ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.6 L4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as r...

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

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

Front

  • Remove front wheel.
  • Remove ABS speed sensor, Fig. .
  • Disconnect brake hose from shock absorber.
  • Inspect for bearing backlash and axle hub deviation as follows:
    • Remove brake caliper and disc. Support caliper securely.
    • Place dial indicator near center of axle hub and inspect backlash in bearing shaft direction. If backlash measurement exceeds .0020 inch, replace bearing.
    • Inspect deviation at surface of axle hub outside hub bolt using dial indicator. If deviation exceeds .0028 inch, replace axle hub.
    • Install disc and caliper.
  • Remove driveshaft locknut cotter pin and locknut cap.
  • ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove battery and then tray.
  • Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from radiator.
  • Remove reservoir attaching bolts, then reservoir.
  • Remove righthand en...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Air Bag Warning Lamp -> 1990-2002 Corolla
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6 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 con...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

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

I/P Connector Locations, H6 Through T5 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Corolla  1.8 L4 GASI/P Connector Locations, H6 Through T5 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Main Relay
  • Starter Relay
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Engine Compartment Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GASEngine Compartment Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Room Main Wire
  • Connector EA-1
  • Connector EA-2
  • Connector EB
  • Connector EC
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Cruise Control Actuator
  • Cruise Control Sw
  • Cruise Control Clutch SW
  • 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Fuel Pump
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Sub Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Corolla AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6 L4 GAS

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

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