1982 Toyota Corolla service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications, torque values, and reference data
- Electrical diagnostics with full wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
- Diagnostic trouble codes and troubleshooting flow
- Maintenance schedules and fluid capacities
Trims covered
- Base
- DX, 2D Hatchback
- DX, 2D Sedan, Automatic Trans
- DX, 2D Sedan, Standard Trans
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
- DX, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans
- DX, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans
- SR5, 2D Coupe
- SR5, 2D Hardtop, Automatic Trans
- SR5, 2D Hardtop, Standard Trans
- SR5, 2D Hatchback
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Maintenance & Lubrication
- Specifications
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Wiring Diagrams
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
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Replacement vin plates.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
I HAVE A 1982 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CAR HAD A DEFECT IN THE ACCELERATION PEDAL CAUSING IT TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET IT TO STOP WAS TO SMASH INTO A CURB ON THE PROPERTY OF A SENIOR
WHEN THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE IS BELOW NORMAL, THE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE CONTROL SLIPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY UP 60 RPMS WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETE
DURING ENGINE WARMUP, ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE FELT TO DESCEND AND CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE STRONGLY.
COIL SPRING PROTRUDES THROUGH CORRODED CONTROL ARM, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF WHEELS/CRACKING NOISE. *DSH
SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK
