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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONHOIST/JACKINTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONVEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Vehicle Lift And Support Locations

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Vehicle Lift And Support Locations
  1. NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN JACKING UP 
    1. As a rule, the vehicle must be unloaded when jacking up. Never jack up or lift up the vehicle loaded with things of heavy weight.
    2. When removing any parts of heavy weight like the engine and transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle moves. Place a balance weight so as to keep it from rolling, or hold the jacking support location using the mission jack.
  2. NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT 
    1. Follow the instruction manual for a safety operation.
    2. Do not damage tires or wheels with a free wheel beam.
    3. Using a wheel stopper, fix the vehicle.
  3. NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STAND 
    1. Work in the flat place using a wheel stopper at all times.
    2. Use a rigid rack with a rubber attachment, as shown in the illustration.
    3. Support the specified location with a jack and safety stand accurately.
    4. When jacking up the front wheels, release the parking brake and place wheel stoppers only behind the rear wheels. When jacking up the rear wheels, place wheel stoppers only in front of the front wheels.
    5. Do not work or leave the vehicle supported only by a jack. Be sure to support the vehicle with a safety stand.
      Fig 1: Locating Rubber Attachment
      G02914335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. When jacking up only the front wheels or only the rear wheels, place wheel stoppers to both sides of the wheels that contact ground.
    7. When jacking down the vehicle with its front wheels jacked up, release the parking brake and place wheel stoppers only in front of the rear wheels. When jacking down the vehicle with its rear wheel jacked up, place wheel stoppers only behind the front wheels.
  4. NOTICE FOR USING PLATE TYPE LIFT 
    1. Follow the instruction manual of the lift for a safe operation.
    2. Use a plate lift attachment.
    3. Be sure to set the vehicle to the specified position.
    4. Lift the vehicle up until the tires float a bit, and shake the vehicle to make sure that the vehicle is stable.
Fig 2: Locating Different Jacking Point
G02914336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.