Toyota Celica workshop manual

The Toyota Celica name /ˈsɛlɨkə/ has been used with a series of coupes prepared by the Japanese business Toyota. The name is eventually extracted within the Latin word coelica meaning "heavenly" or "celestial". In Japan, the Celica was exclusive with Toyota Japanese dealerships Toyota Corolla Store.

Throughout its existence span the Celica has been driven by numerous four-cylinder machines. The biggest change happened inside August 1985, whenever the car's drive design was changed from back wheel drive with front wheel drive. During the initial 3 decades, American marketplace Celicas were driven by numerous versions of Toyota's R series motors. The four-wheel drive turbocharged model was yielded from 1986 with 1999. Variable Valve Timing came inside late 1997 Japanese models, plus became standard in every models from 2000 about. Through 7 decades, the model has gone from several revisions plus shape forks, including the Toyota Celica Supra. The Celica was accessible because notchback plus liftback coupes, and a convertible.

Displayed at the October 1970 Tokyo Motor Show plus advertised inside December of the same year, the Celica had been a individual auto which emphasized styling plus driving enjoyment. Japanese models were ET, LT, ST, GT, plus GTV. The platform was shared with all the Toyota Carina, a car exclusive with Toyota Store Japanese dealerships.

For export markets, the Celica was available inside 3 different degrees of trim; LT, ST plus GT.

At its introduction the Celica was just accessible because a pillarless hardtop notchback coupe. The SV-1 liftback was shown because a concept automobile at the 1971 Tokyo Motor Show. With slight modifications, this was introduced inside Japan inside April 1973 because the 2-litre RA25 plus 1.600 L TA27 liftbacks. It was then exported with Europe inside RHD shape because the 1.6-litre liftback. After the October 1975 facelift, it was obtainable in both RHD plus LHD types inside different markets. The RV-1 wagon was furthermore shown at the 1971 Tokyo Motor Show however, it didn't reach creation.

The Japanese GT models had different variations within the ET, LT plus ST including the bonnet flutes, energy windows, air conditioner, plus certain GT trim, however shared a limited elements with all the ST – a full-length center system plus oil pressure/ammeter gauges whilst the LT had caution lights for these functions.

There was furthermore the GTV variation, that differed within the GT with a somewhat cut-down interior, plus didn't come standard with details like energy windows, even so they were optional. The GTV has firmer suspension.

The initial generation Celicas is further broken down into 2 distinctive models. The initial of these was the authentic with slant nose. This really is for Coupe model just, TA22, RA20, plus RA21. These models were introduced from 1970 with 1975 plus came loaded with the 2T, 2T-G 1.6-liter, or 18R 2.0-liter engine. They had a 95 inches wheelbase. The next series had a flat nose plus somewhat longer wheelbase. This facelift model appeared inside Japan inside 1974, however for export was the 1976 model year. The Japanese adaptation had motors beneath 2.0 liters thus because with conform with Japanese laws concerning engine displacement size, therefore permitting customers with avoid an extra taxes for a greater engine.

In certain markets, the lower-end LT was built with the single carbureted four-cylinder 2T engine displacing 1,600 cc, whilst the ST came with a twin downdraft-carburetor 2T-B engine. The 2T-G which driven the high-end GT model had been a DOHC 1,600 cc engine loaded with twin Mikuni-Solex Carburetors.

The initial Celica for North America, 1971 ST was driven by 1.9-liter 8R engine. The 1972–1974 models have 2.0-liter 18R-C machines. For 1975–77, the engine for the North American Celica is the 2.2-liter 20R. The Celica GT plus LT models were introduced inside the U.S. for the 1974 model year. The top-line GT included a 5-speed guide transmission, rocker panel GT stripes, plus styled steel wheels with chrome trim rings. The LT was advertised because an economy model. Mid-1974 saw minor changes inside the Celica's trim plus badges plus somewhat different wheel arches. The A30 automatic transmission became an alternative about North American ST plus LT models beginning inside the 1973 model year. For 1975, the 1974 body was selected, however body-color plastic fascia plus sturdier chrome plus black rubber bumpers, changed the chrome bumpers utilized inside the earlier vehicles. Unfortunately the early 8R plus 18R series motors proven with be lower than durable, with early failures well-known. The 1974 18R-C engine's toughness was improved somewhat, nevertheless the 20R introduced for 1975 proven with be a greater engine inside many respects.

The next generation Celica was introduced for 1978 model year, plus was again obtainable in both Coupe plus Liftback types. Interestingly, it was crafted inside the United States by Toyota's Calty Research Design studio inside California. The Coupe was no longer a true hardtop; both Coupe plus Liftback had frameless door glass however showcased a thick "B" pillar. David Stollery was responsible for the shape. From 1979 with 1981 the Griffith firm inside the US available a Targa design convertible conversion with the Coupe. They were called the SunChaser plus had a removable Targa top along with a folding back rooftop, much like the '67 Porsche 911 soft-window Targa. These were Toyota approved plus available by Toyota dealers. Over 2000 were yielded.

In 1978 Toyota started manufacturing of the Mark I Toyota Supra inside Japan, because the Toyota Celica XX. The year it debuted inside the United States plus Japan was inside 1979. The U.S. Mark I was initially loaded with a 110 hp 2.6 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine. Simultaneously inside 1979, the Japanese Mark I was available with a 110 hp 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine.
1979–1981 Toyota Celica liftback 2000 LT

The 2nd generation Celica could equally be broken down into 2 series of launch. These 2 Celicas were just distinguishable by appearance – both having the same engine capability. Series A Celicas were introduced with round headlights plus chrome bumpers for lower grades. The high grades like GT plus all US models have black rubber bumpers. The Series B Celica was introduced with square headlights plus black rubber bumpers plus other 'minor' variations.

Power for North American models was offered with a 2.2 L 20R engine for both ST plus GT models. Japan plus alternative markets had 1.6-, 1.8-, plus 2.0-liter powerplants. This modern generation available more protection, force plus gas economy than past models, plus was granted Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year" for 1978. Japanese models were ET, LT, ST, SE, XT, GT, plus GTV. The GT plus GTV have an 18R-G Twincam engine. In late 1978, the GTV was changed by GT Rally.

The limited edition "US Grand Prix" GT Liftback was available inside 1980 due with Toyota's connection with the U.S. Grand Prix West inside Long Beach, California. For 1981, the North American models were provided a bigger engine, the 2.4-liter 22R within the 4Runner plus Pickup. To enjoy the Celica 10th Anniversary, the GTA Coupe was introduced. This was a GT Coupe with 4-speed automatic transmission, Supra design interior, energy windows, upgraded sound program plus alloys. The GTA is distinguishable by the black/gold 2 tone paint along with a "GTA 10th anniversary" plaque found on the centre system.
Export marketplace Toyota Carina, with Celica Camry front-end treatment. See also: 1980–1982 Toyota Celica Camry


There were about 70 different variants of 2nd generation Celica available inside Japan over the model's life. At its peak, Toyota retailed 49 versions at when.

In August 1985 the Celica was changed completely. It was an all-new car with front wheel drive, a rounded, flowing body plus new 2.0 L four-cylinder machines. The Celica was no longer built found on the Toyota A platform, plus rather realigned with all the Toyota T platform underpinning the Toyota Corona. The Toyota A platform was today exclusive with the Toyota Supra. The coupe bodystyle inside Japan was chosen just for the Corona Coupe, available just at Japanese Toyota dealerships Toyopet Store without the retractable headlights. An optional feature just available found on the Corona Coupe was four-wheel steering, not shared with all the Celica throughout this generation, though, the turbocharged engine found on the Celica wasn't installed inside the Corona Coupe.

Toyota introduced the "ultimate Celica", the GT-Four onto the Japanese marketplace inside October 1986. With full-time all-wheel drive, including an electronically controlled central locking differential, along with a turbocharged variation of the GT-S 2.0 L engine producing 190 hp, it instantly took its region because the flagship of the Celica range, plus became the official Toyota rally vehicle for all years of manufacturing. The GT-Four, with a revised viscous coupling central locking differential, started export inside 1987 plus advertised inside North America because the All-trac Turbo. It was rated at 190 bhp plus 190 lb·ft. The All-trac program was furthermore available for a limited time found on the Camry, plus Corolla inside North America without the turbo, and the usually aspirated plus supercharged Previa.

The ST165 chassis shape was very acclaimed inside its time. Toyota selected to not create any drastic suspension changes for the AWD GT-Four. The front suspension comprises MacPherson struts with an anti-swaybar plus strut tower brace, when the back uses struts with a trailing link plus twin lateral hyperlinks per side and an anti-swaybar.

The ST165 GT-Four prepared its World Rally first inside the 1988 Tour de Corse plus completed 6th. The initial victory came inside 1988 Cyprus, as well as the initially WRC victory inside 1989 Rally Australia.

The fifth generation Celica was introduced inside September 1989 for the 1990 model year. The Celica received fresh Super Round natural styling, upgraded wheels plus wheels, more effective GT-Four with greater cooling program, as well as for the Japanese marketplace just, the 4-Wheel Steering models. Toyota designers advertised which the round styling plus deficiency of straight edges improved strength without adding fat. The styling was later copied by different producers. Japanese domestic marketplace models were today S-R, Z-R, GT-R, Active Sports, plus GT-Four. The S-R plus Z-R were driven with a 3S-FE engine, whilst the GT-R plus Active Sports came with a 3S-GE. The 3S-GTE inside the GT-Four attributes an air-to-air intercooler plus CT26 twin entry turbo with eliminate exhaust fuel interference. The JDM GT-Four has 165 kW plus 304 N·m of torque, a outcome of more aggressive ignition advance plus ceramic turbine. The Full-time 4WD program inside the GT-Four has viscous coupling limited slip center differential plus Torsen back differential. Eddie Murphy produced tv commercials inside Japan for the fifth-generation Celica, marketing the styling as well as the Super Live Sound System.

The North American Celica had fixed door mirrors plus amber front corner lights. All alternative models had folding mirrors plus well-defined corner lights. Driver's side SRS Airbag is standard about all US models. The base model ST has 1.6 L 4A-FE, the GT plus GT-S were driven by the 2.2 L 5S-FE. The 1.6L was synonymous with the 1 utilized inside the Corolla. The GT-S was rated 5 hp over the GT at 135 bhp. The 2.2 L was tailored for more low-end torque, that appealled with US buyers' needs because opposed with the excellent revving motors of the past. This engine was synonymous with the Camry's engine except for the balance shafts. The All-Trac Turbo was accessible with all the improved 2.0 L 3S-GTE engine. It was rated at 220 bhp plus 210 lb·ft torque; an heighten of 10 every within the past model. The GT-S plus all export marketplace GT-Four are wide-body Liftbacks with flared fenders. The JDM GT-Four was additionally available because regular body.

Trim degrees for the European Celica were 1.6 ST-i, 2.0 GT-i 16, plus GT-Four. The 2.0 GT-i 16 Cabriolet was available just inside certain European nations. Just the 2.0 GT-i 16 Liftback plus GT-Four were officially available inside the UK. New for 1992, the broad body 2.0 GT-i 16 was available inside the Netherlands plus Belgium. This was a GT-S with 3S-GE engine.

Models for Australia were SX Coupe, SX Liftback, GT-Four, and 150 units limited edition GT-Four Group A Rallye. The Australian vehicles are less luxurious than JDM plus North American models. Initially, the GT-Four didn't come with ABS plus fog lights, that became standard limited months following the introduction. In 1993, the Limited Edition WRC Trophy model was available inside Australia. This really is basically the SX with sport front seats within the GT-Four, cruise control, back window shade / spoiler, plus specialized decals.

In August 1990, the broad body GT-Four A plus Convertible were added into the Japanese Celica line up. Super Live Sound System with 10 speakers became standard found on the GT-Four A plus optional inside different models except the S-R. The 20th Anniversary GT-R came inside December 1990 with enjoy 20 years of Celica creation. The Celica Convertible was built by American Sunroof Corporation inside California. It was available because GT inside US with 5S-FE engine, or because Type G inside Japan, plus 2.0 GT-i 16 Cabriolet inside Europe with 3S-GE engine. The JDM Convertible also offers 4WS. The European Celica Cabriolet retained the older fashion front bumper for 1992, plus received the facelift inside 1993.

There are 3 different gearboxes for ST185 GT-Four. The E150F gearbox with four.285 final gear ratio was installed inside the JDM plus All-Trac. European plus Australian models, plus the RC/Carlos Sainz/Group A models, came with all the E151F gearbox with 3.933 ratio. The JDM just GT-Four Rally, a limited edition lightweight rally variation available just inside Japan, has the E152F gearbox with close ratio found on the first from 4th gear plus four.285 final ratio. It moreover came with steel wheels plus without air conditioner, energy windows, or perhaps a energy antenna. The early model GT-Four Rally is based found on the usual body, as well as the facelift model is broad body with round fog lights. Also available inside Japan just was the GT-Four V. This really is an economy adaptation of general body without alloy wheels, leather, or System 10, nevertheless nevertheless came with fog lights, energy windows, plus optional sunroof. This wasn't available inside Australia.

Anti-lock brakes were accessible found on the GT-S all 4 years plus was accessible found on the GT from 1992 with 1993. ABS, Leather interior, Sunroof, plus System 10 Premium Sound System are optional found on the GT-S plus '90–'92 All-Trac, plus standard about '93 All-Trac. With its sport-style interior, power-operated driver's seat, car tilt-away steering wheel, plus cruise control because standard equipment, the All-Trac was the many pricey Celica yet. With a 2.0 L turbocharged 3S-GTE producing 149 kW, it was the many effective Celica ever available inside the USA.