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General Maintenance

HINT:

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

  1. REPLACE TIMING BELT OR CHAIN 
    TIMING BELT OR CHAIN

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE REMOVAL
    3MZ-FE REMOVAL
  2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT 
    DRIVE BELT MAINTENANCE REFERENCE

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE REMOVAL
    3MZ-FE REMOVAL
  3. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS 
    SPARK PLUGS MAINTENANCE REFERENCE

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    3MZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  4. INSPECT AIR FILTER 
    1. Remove the air filter.
    2. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.

      HINT:

      Oiliness may indicate that the PCV valve is stuck.

      If necessary, replace the air filter.

    3. Clean the filter with compressed air.

      First blow from the inside thoroughly, and then blow from the outside of the filter.

    4. Reinstall the air filter.
      Fig 1: Cleaning Air Filter With Compressed Air
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  5. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER 
    1. Replace the air filter with a new one.
  6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER 
    AIR CLEANER FILTER MAINTENANCE REFERENCE

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    3MZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  7. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT 
    ENGINE COOLANT MAINTENANCE REFERENCE

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    3MZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  8. INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP 
    FUEL TANK CAP MAINTENANCE REFERENCE

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    3MZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  9. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS 
    1. Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.
  10. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS 
    1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
  11. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE 
    VALVE CLEARANCE

    Type See procedure
    2AZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    3MZ-FE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION