Hot Air Intake (HAI) System

1990 Toyota Pickup Base, 22RSECTION Hot Air Intake (HAI) System
  1. Remove air cleaner. On Pickup, cool thermostatic valve. On Corolla and Tercel, cool Hot Idle Compensator (HIC) valve. Start engine. Check that air control valve closes cool air passage at idle.
  2. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Start and warm engine. Check that air control valve opens cool air passage at idle. See Fig 2, Figure or Figure. Visually check hoses and connections for cracks, leaks and damage.
Fig 1: Hot Air Intake (HAI) System Comp & Parameters (Corolla)
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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