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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [06/2018 - 01/2019]
Title: M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): CAMSHAFT: REMOVAL; 2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 - 01/2019]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during camshaft removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane Control System

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Lighting System (w/ AFS)(EXT)

Initialize back door lock

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (for Hatchback, Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Replacement of ECM

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

MIL comes on

2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 -        ]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

ECU communication ID registration (Immobiliser system)

Engine start function

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

Code registration (Smart Key System (for Start Function))
  • Wireless Door Lock Control System
  • Smart Key System (for Entry Function)
  • Smart Key System (for Start Function)
  • Steering lock function

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired
  • Replacement of cam timing control motor with EDU assembly
  • Removal and installation of a cam timing control motor with EDU assembly
  • Replacement of camshaft timing gear assembly
  • Removal and installation of a camshaft timing gear assembly
  • Replacement of camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)
  • Replacement of camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly
  • Replacement of fuel pump assembly (for high pressure side)
  • Replacement of ignition coil assembly
  • Replacement of air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)

Inspection After Repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2019 - 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 - 09/2019]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Replacement of ECM
  • Perform reset memory
  • CVT oil pressure calibration
  • Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
  • Large shift shock
  • Deterioration of fuel efficiency

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 - 09/2022]; K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 -        ]; K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: REGISTRATION for Registration

NOTICE:

  • After the engine switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. (for Audio and Visual System)
  • After the engine switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. (for Navigation System)
  • This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT BRIDGE

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2. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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3. REMOVE FUEL (ENGINE ROOM SIDE) PUMP ASSEMBLY (for High Pressure)

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4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 VACUUM HOSE CONNECTOR

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5. SEPARATE ENGINE WIRE

(a) Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp.

(b) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and separate the engine wire.

(c) Disconnect the connector.

(d) Disconnect the 6 connectors and disengage the 3 clamps.

(e) Release the lock lever and disconnect the connector.

*a

Protective Tape

Release the lock lever

Disconnect the connector

(f) Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp.

(g) Disconnect the connector.

(h) Remove the bolt and separate the vacuum surge tank.

(i) Disengage the 3 clamps and separate the 3 hoses.

(j) Remove the bolt and No. 3 water hose clamp bracket.

6. REMOVE VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Intake Side)

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9. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (for Exhaust Side)

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10. REMOVE CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (EXHAUST CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT ASSEMBLY)

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12. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR WITH EDU ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE CAM TIMING CONTROL MOTOR O-RING

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14. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET

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16. REMOVE FUEL PUMP LIFTER GUIDE

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17. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC (COMPRESSION)

(a) Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark (cutout) on the crankshaft pulley assembly with the "0" timing mark on the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly.

*a

Paint Mark

*b

Timing Mark

*c

"0" Timing Mark

(b) Check that the timing marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If the timing marks are not positioned as shown in the illustration, turn the crankshaft clockwise and then align them again.

(c) Place paint marks on the chain sub-assembly at points aligned with the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

18. REMOVE STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG

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19. REMOVE CAMSHAFT

(a) Rotate the crankshaft approximately 15° clockwise.

*a

Approximately 15°

(b) Rotate the crankshaft approximately 15° counterclockwise.

*a

Approximately 15°

(c) Align the pin hole of the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly with the pin hole of the chain tensioner slipper, and then insert the pin.

*a

Pin

*b

Pin Hole (No. 1 Chain Tensioner Assembly Side)

*c

Pin Hole (Chain Tensioner Slipper Side)

(d) Type A:

(1) Using the hexagonal portion of the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly, secure the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.

*a

Hold

(2) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(e) Type B:

(1) Using the hexagonal portion of the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly, secure the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.

*a

Hold

(2) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts from the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.

(f) Using the hexagonal portion of the intake camshaft sub-assembly, secure the intake camshaft sub-assembly.

*a

Hold

Turn

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder head sub-assembly and spark plug tube.
  • Do not disassemble the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(g) Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon socket wrench, remove the bolt from the camshaft timing gear assembly.

(h) Using the hexagonal portion of the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly, loosen and hold the chain sub-assembly while moving the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly in the direction shown in the illustration.

*a

Hold

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-

Turn

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-

(i) Move the camshaft timing gear assembly together with the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly and chain sub-assembly toward the No. 2 timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.

*1

Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly

*2

Camshaft Timing Exhaust Gear Assembly

*3

Chain Sub-assembly

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-

Remove in this Direction

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-

(j) Remove the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly from the chain sub-assembly.

(k) Remove the camshaft timing gear assembly from the chain sub-assembly.

(l) Secure the chain sub-assembly to the vehicle using rope, etc.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the chain sub-assembly into the timing chain cover assembly.

(m) Uniformly loosen and remove the 9 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

(n) Uniformly loosen and remove the 13 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Uniformly loosen the bolts while holding the camshaft horizontally.

*1

No. 1 Camshaft Bearing Cap

*2

No. 2 Camshaft Bearing Cap

*3

No. 3 Camshaft Bearing Cap

*4

No. 4 Camshaft Bearing Cap

(o) Remove the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, No. 2 camshaft bearing cap, 2 No. 3 camshaft bearing caps and No. 4 camshaft bearing cap.

HINT:

Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.

(p) Remove the intake camshaft sub-assembly from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.

(q) Remove the exhaust camshaft sub-assembly from the camshaft housing sub-assembly.