2004 Toyota Matrix Base, FWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Instruction: Precaution

  1. BASIC REPAIR HINT 
    1. HINTS ON OPERATIONS
      Fig 1: Operating Hints For Repair
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    2. JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
      1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations (VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS ).
    3. PRECOATED PARTS
      1. Precoated parts are bolts, nuts, etc. that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
        Fig 2: Applying Seal Lock Adhesive
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      2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or caused to move in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
      3. When reusing precoated parts, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air. Then apply the specified seal lock adhesive to the bolt, nut or threads.
        NOTE: Perform the torque checking with the lower limit value of the torque tolerance.
      4. Depending on the seal lock agent to apply, there may be a case where it is necessary to leave it for a specified time until it hardens.
    4. GASKETS
      1. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent leaks.
    5. BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
      1. Carefully observe all the specifications for tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.
    6. FUSES
      1. When replacing fuses, be sure that a new fuse has the correct amperage rating. DO NOT exceed the rating, or use one with a lower rating.
        Fig 3: Identifying Equal Amperage Rating Fuse
        G02914311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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