1980 Toyota Corolla Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1980 Toyota Corolla, 12 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 year1980
TrimsBase, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans · Base, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans · Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans · Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans · Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic Trans · Base, 2D Sedan, Standard Trans +6
Other 1980 Corolla variantsCorolla Tercel →
Federal record1 recall · 2 complaints · 7 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1980 Corolla manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 21
  • Engine Performance 312
  • Accessories & Equipment 11
  • General Information 1,501
  • Brakes 76
  • Maintenance 106
  • Drivelines & Axles 38
  • Steering 121
  • Electrical 114
  • Suspension 53
  • Engine Mechanical 289
  • Transmission 19
  • In. (mm) In. (mm) 1,770
  • In. (mm) Side Clearance In. (mm) 1,770

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1980 Corolla

  1. Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 80V045000
    Due to a faulty press die used in manufacturing alternator pulleys, pulleys installed on certain vehicles may crack and break during vehicle operation. the battery would then be constantly drained wit.

Owners have filed 2 complaints and Toyota has issued 7 technical service bulletins for the 1980 Corolla. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1980 Corolla manual

Is this manual specific to the 1980 Corolla?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1980 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, 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, SR5, 2D Coupe, SR5, 2D Hatchback trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.

What 1980 Corolla problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1980 Corolla, covering electrical system. 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 1980 Corolla wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1980 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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