2009–2010 Toyota Corolla, Matrix Steering Intermediate Shaft Knocking Noise

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 08-06-2011

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Some 2009 – 2010 Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit a clunk, pop, or knocking noise when turning the steering wheel to the left or right. A new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the steering intermediate shaft. Repair Procedure 1. Install a steering wheel lock to ensure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is centered before removing the steering intermediate shaft. Make sure the steering wheel and front wheels remain stationary. Once the intermediate shaft is removed, do NOT allow the steering wheel to spin freely. 2. Remove the column hole silencer sheet. 3. Place a matchmark on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft that will later be copied onto the new part, and remove the bolt. 4. Place a matchmark on the upper portion of the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft. 5. Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly. 6. Place the matchmarks on the NEW steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly. A. Place the NEW steering intermediate shaft next to the original steering intermediate shaft assembly (removed in the previous step). B. Transfer the matchmarks on the original steering intermediate shaft to the same locations on the NEW steering intermediate shaft. Figure 5. 1 Original Steering Intermediate Shaft 7. Install the NEW No. 2 intermediate shaft and line up the matchmarks and tighten the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf) 8. Install the No. 2 intermediate shaft onto the No. 1 intermediate shaft and line up the matchmarks, and tighten the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf) 9. Reinstall the column hole silencer sheet. 10. Road test the vehicle to verify the repair and con?rm that the steering wheel is centered.

2009–2010 Toyota Corolla Premature Front Brake Pad Wear

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 02-06-2011

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Some 2009 – 2010 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit premature pad wear. Use the following replacement pads to address this condition. Repair Procedure 1. Remove the front wheel. 2. Inspect the front pads for any irregular wear by loosening the two bolts on the brake caliper assembly. 3. Remove the brake caliper assembly and support it to prevent damage to the ?exible line. 4. Inspect the front pads for wear. If the pads are worn excessively, then replace the pads with the new part number. 5. Add disc brake caliper grease to both sides of the pad support clips and the anti-squeal shims. Figure 3. Figure 4. 2 1 1 No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate 2 No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate : 1 1 Add Grease Here (Pad Support Clips) NOTE Install the new anti-squeal shims and the pad wear indicators to the brake pads in the correct position to ensure quiet operation. Figure 5. : 1 1 Add Grease to These Surfaces 6. Install the pads into the brake caliper support assembly. 7. Install the brake caliper and tighten the caliper bolts. Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft*lbf) 8. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts. Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft*lbf) 9. Road test the vehicle to con?rm that there are no further issues with the brake system.

2000 Toyota Corolla CE Heating and Air Conditioning Control Assembly Removal and Installation

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 06-05-2011

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12. REMOVE A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY Remove the 2 screws and pull out the A/C control assembly, then disconnect the connector. NOTE: Be careful not to vent the mode control cable, when pull out the A/C control assembly. INSTALLATION 1. INSTALL A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY a. Connect the connector. b. Pass the heater control cables as shown in the illustration. COMPONENTS REMOVAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIMS REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL REMOVE LOWER INSERT PANEL REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL REMOVE HEATER TO RESISTOR NO.2 DUCT REMOVE LOWER PANEL REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE BEZEL REMOVE FINISH LOWER CENTER PANEL 11. DISCONNECT HEATER CONTROL CABLE c. Install the 2 set screws. 2. CONNECT HEATER CONTROL CABLES a. Set Air inlet control lever at “RECIRC” position b. Set Temperature control dial at “MAX. COOL” position c. Set Mode control dial at “DEF” position Zoom d. Adjust air inlet control cable. Set air inlet damper control lever to “RECIRC” position and connect the inner cable to lever pin and clamp the outer cable. HINT: Lock the clamp while lightly pushing the outer cable to the direction shown by arrow in the illustration. Sized for Print Zoom e. Adjust air mix control cable. Set air mix damper control lever to “MAX. COOL” position and connect the inner cable to lever pin and clamp the outer cable. HINT: Lock the clamp while lightly pulling the outer cable to the direction shown by arrow in the illustration. Sized for Print

1991 Toyota Corolla Sedan BLOWER SPEED CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 05-07-2010

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1. REMOVE BLOWER SPEED CONTROL SWITCH (a) Remove the illumination light from the A/C control assembly. (b) Using a screwdriver, pry loose the clip and push out the blower speed control switch to rear of the A/C control assembly. 2. INSPECT BLOWER SPEED CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY If continuity is not as specified. replace the blower speed control switch. 1991 Toyota Corolla Sedan L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE) Vehicle Level Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Motor Switch Service and Repair Service and Repair BLOWER SPEED CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION

1997 Toyota Corolla DTC P0401: INSUFFICIENT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) FLOW DETECTED

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 30-04-2010

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CAUTION: If ECM replacement is instructed in following testing, always ensure ECM connectors and ground circuit are okay. If either are suspect, repair and repeat testing to confirm ECM malfunction. Circuit Description The EGR system recirculates exhaust gas through intake system to reduce combustion temperature and NOx emissions. The amount of EGR valve opening is regulated by the EGR vacuum modulator according to engine load. Vacuum source to valve is controlled by the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV), which is controlled by The EGR valve is closed (VSV on) under the following conditions: Engine is not warmed up. Vehicle under deceleration.
Light engine load. Engine racing.