Repair Instruction: Precaution

2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, StandardSECTION Precaution
  1. BASIC REPAIR HINT 
    1. HINTS ON OPERATIONS
      Fig 1: Precaution For Basic Repair Hint
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    2. JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
      1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations.
    3. PRECOATED PARTS
      1. Precoated parts are bolts and nuts that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
      2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or moved in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
      3. When reusing a precoated part, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air. Then apply new seal lock adhesive appropriately to that part.
      4. Some seal lock agents harden slowly. You may have to wait for the seal lock adhesive to harden.
        Fig 2: Identifying Seal Lock Adhesive
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    4. GASKETS
      1. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent leaks.
    5. BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
      1. Carefully follow all the specifications for tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.
    6. FUSES
      1. When inspecting a fuse, check that the wire of the fuse is not broken.
      2. When replacing fuses, be sure that a new fuse has the correct amperage rating. Do not exceed the rating or use one with a lower rating.
        Fig 3: Identifying Fuses Correct And Incorrect Position
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      ILLUSTRATION CHART

      Illustration Symbol Part Name Abbreviation
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      FUSE FUSE
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      MEDIUM CURRENT FUSE M-FUSE
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      HIGH CURRENT FUSE H-FUSE
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      FUSIBLE LINK FL
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      CIRCUIT BREAKER CB
    7. clips
      1. The removal and installation methods of typical clips used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.

        HINT:

        If clips are damaged during a procedure, always replace the damaged clips with new ones.

      CLIPS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION CHART

      Shape (Example) Removal/Installation
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      Remove the clips with a clip remover or pliers.
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      Remove the clips with a clip remover or screwdriver.
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      Remove the clips with a wide scraper to prevent panel damage.
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      Remove the clips by pushing the center pin through and prying out the shell.
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      Remove the clips by unscrewing the center pin and prying out the shell.
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      Remove the clips by prying out the pin and then prying out the shell.
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    8. CLAWS
      1. The removal and installation methods of typical claws used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.

        HINT:

        If claws are damaged during a procedure, always replace the cap or cover that has damaged claws with a new one.

      CLAWS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION CHART

      Shape (Example) Illustration Procedure
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      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cap or cover.
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      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws and remove the cap or cover.
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      Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the cap or cover.
    9. HINGES, GUIDES, CLAMPS, PINS, ETC.
      1. The removal and installation methods of typical hinges, guides, clamps and pins used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.

        HINT:

        If clamps are damaged during a procedure, always replace the cap or cover that has damaged clamps with a new one.

      CLAMPS AND PINS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION CHART

      Shape (Example) Removal/Installation
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      Pull away from the pins to disengage.
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      Disengage the pins by pulling.
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      Remove the clamps with pliers.
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      Disengage the pins by pulling.
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    10. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VACUUM HOSES
      1. To disconnect a vacuum hose, pull and twist from the end of the hose. Do not pull from the middle of the hose as this may damage the hose.
        Fig 4: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose
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      2. When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to identify where they should be reconnected.
      3. After completing any hose related repairs, double check that the vacuum hoses are properly connected. The label under the hood shows the proper layout.
      4. When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose onto a connector that is too large. If a hose has been stretched, air may leak. Use a step-down adapter if necessary.
        Fig 5: [Identifying Vacuum Hoses]
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    11. TORQUE WHEN USING TORQUE WRENCH WITH EXTENSION TOOL
      Fig 6: Identifying Torque Wrench Length
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      1. Use the formula below to calculate special torque values for situations where SST or an extension tool is combined with the torque wrench.

        Formula

        T' = (L2/(L1 + L2)) *T

      TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATION CHART

      T' Reading of torque wrench {N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)}
      T Torque {N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)}
      L1 Length of SST or extension tool {cm (in.)}
      L2 Length of torque wrench {cm (in.)}
      Fig 7: Identifying Torque Wrench Length
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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