2003 Toyota Matrix Base, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Model Coverage: Notes

2003 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL ENGINE ENGINE ID (1) FUEL SYSTEM (2) IGNITION SYSTEM
Avalon 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) F SFI DIS (3)
Camry 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2AZ-FE) E SFI DIS (3)
..... 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) F SFI DIS (3)
Camry Solara 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2AZ-FE) E SFI DIS (3)
..... 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) F SFI DIS (3)
Celica 1.8L 4-Cyl. (1ZZ-FE) R SFI DIS (3)
..... 1.8L 4-Cyl. (2ZZ-GE) Y SFI DIS (3)
Corolla 1.8L 4-Cyl. (1ZZ-FE) R SFI DIS (3)
ECHO 1.5L 4-Cyl. (1NZ-FE) T SFI DIS (3)
Highlander 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2AZ-FE) D SFI DIS (3)
..... 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) F SFI DIS (3)
Land Cruiser 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) T SFI DIS (3)
Matrix 1.8L 4-Cyl. (1ZZ-FE) R SFI DIS (3)
..... 1.8L 4-Cyl. (2ZZ-GE) Y SFI DIS (3)
MR2 1.8L 4-Cyl. (1ZZ-FE) R SFI DIS (3)
Prius (4) 1.5L 4-Cyl. (1NZ-FXE) K SFI DIS (3)
RAV4 2.0L 4-Cyl. (1AZ-FE) H SFI DIS (3)
Sequoia 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) T SFI DIS (3)
Sienna 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) F SFI DIS (3)
Tacoma 2.4L 4-Cyl. (2RZ-FE) L SFI DIS (3)
..... 2.7L 4-Cyl. (3RZ-FE) M SFI DIS (3)
..... 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) N SFI DIS (3)
Tundra 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) N SFI DIS (3)
..... 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) T SFI DIS (3)
4Runner 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) N SFI DIS (3)
..... 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) T SFI DIS (3)
(1) Engine may be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is located on VIN plate on driver's side of instrument panel. See Figure-Figure . Engine serial number is stamped on cylinder block. See Figure-Figure .
(2) Fuel injection system is a Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) system.
(3) Application uses a Distributorless Ignition System (DIS).
(4) This is the hybrid vehicle which uses a gasoline engine along with the AC electric motor for vehicle operation. Only service procedures for the gasoline engine are covered.
Fig 1: VIN Definition
G00207213Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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