The service and repair manual for the 1978 Toyota Corolla, 15 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans · Base, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans · Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans · Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans · Base, 2D Sedan · Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic Trans +9 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1978 Corolla manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 14
- Engine Performance 249
- Accessories & Equipment 12
- General Information 1,360
- Brakes 60
- Maintenance 17
- Drivelines & Axles 27
- Steering 57
- Electrical 111
- Suspension 24
- Engine Mechanical 328
- Transmission 21
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1978 Corolla
- Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion) · 80V028000The lock nut may not have been tightened enough on the steering gear box worm gear bearing and adjuster. consequently, the worm gear adjuster may become loose due to excessive pressure from hard repea.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Toyota has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1978 Corolla. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1978 Corolla manual
Is this manual specific to the 1978 Corolla?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1978 model year across the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Base, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans, Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans, Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Base, 2D Sedan, Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Base, 2D Sedan, Standard Trans, Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans, Base, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans, Custom, 2D Sedan, Custom, 4D Sedan, SR5, 2D Coupe, SR5, 2D Hatchback trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 1978 Corolla problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1978 Corolla, covering steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Toyota dealers.
Does it include 1978 Corolla wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1978 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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