General Maintenance

HINT:

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. REPLACE TIMING BELT OR CHAIN
   TIMING BELT OR CHAIN REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Type	See
   2AZ-FE	REMOVAL
   3MZ-FE	REMOVAL

2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
   DRIVE BELT REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Type	See procedure
   2AZ-FE	REMOVAL
   3MZ-FE	REMOVAL

3. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
   SPARK PLUGS REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Type	See
   2AZ-FE	IGNITION SYSTEM
   3MZ-FE	IGNITION SYSTEM

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 Filter With Compressed Air

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER
   1. Replace the air filter with a new one.
6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
   ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Type	See
   2AZ-FE	LUBRICATION SYSTEM
   3MZ-FE	LUBRICATION SYSTEM

7. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT
   ENGINE COOLANT REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Type	See
   2AZ-FE	COOLING SYSTEM
   3MZ-FE	COOLING SYSTEM

8. INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
   GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP REFERENCE CHART
   
   

   Type	See
   2AZ-FE	PRECAUTION
   3MZ-FE	PRECAUTION

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 REFERENCE CHART
    
    

    Type	See
    2AZ-FE	ENGINE
    3MZ-FE	ENGINE