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

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:

  • Do no...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Brake Lines -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Fill reservoir with fluid.
  • Disconnect tubes from master cylinder. Then slowly depress brake pedal and hold.
  • Block off outlet holes with fingers, and release pedal. Repeat three or four times.

Brake Lines

Bleed wheel with longest brake line first, then work your way...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1990-99 Paseo & Tercel 1.5L DOHC Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Raise vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
  • Remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness from steering knuckle.
  • Remove cotter pin, lock cap and locknut while depressing brake pedal.
  • Remove tie rod end cotter pin.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from lower arm using tie rod end remover tool No. 09610-20012, or equivalent.
  • R...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect connector from alternator.
  • Remove connector cover and nut, and disconnect wire from alternator.
  • Loosen pivot bolt and adjusting bolt, and remove drive belt.
  • Remove pivot bolt, nut and adjusting bolt.
  • Remove...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Overdrive Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

The "OD Off" lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the Overdrive (OD) switch is in the Off position. When the OD switch is placed in the On position, the "OD Off" lamp should go out. If the lamp flashes when the switch is placed in the On position, a fault has been detected by the electronic control system. After diagnosis and repair are c...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Remove engine covers.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove air intake connector.
  • Remove coolant reservoir tank assembly and hose.
  • Disconnect No. 1 cooling fan connector.
  • On models equipped with A/C, disconnect No. 2 cooling fan connector.
  • Disconnect upper radiator...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove four bolts, then remove under cover.
  • Install a suitable tool on hexagonal bolt on drive belt tensioner and t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

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

Fuel Injection & Engine Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GASFuel Injection & Engine Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vapor Pressure Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Ignition Switch
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Ignition Coil
  • Engine Compartment Connector Locations, A1 Through F7 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GASEngine Compartment Connector Locations, A1 Through F7 Diagram for 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Relay
  • A/C Condenser Fan Motor
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Front Wiper Motor
  • Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Main Relay
  • A/C Condenser Fan Motor
  • Blower Resistor
  • Fan Relay
  • 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Relay
  • Starter Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Fan Relay
  • Heater Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Tercel AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 1.5 L4 GAS

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

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