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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 143 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 4-CYLINDER)COOLING SYSTEMCOOLING SYSTEM BLEEDINGMR2
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Cooling System Bleeding: MR2
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION MR2
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- Remove tool box and luggage compartment trim cover. See Fig 1.NOTE: It is recommended to replace gaskets and coolant at the same time.
- Remove reservoir tank cap, drain plugs (radiator, radiator pipes and engine) and drain the coolant.
- Connect air bleed hoses to heater water valve air drain plug and radiator air drain plug. See Fig 2.
- Suspend opposite end of air bleed hoses from the hood. Ensure air bleed hoses are not pinched or restricted.
- Rotate heater coolant valve air drain plug and radiator air drain plug counterclockwise to open position.
- Slowly add a 50/50 mixture of distilled water and coolant to coolant reservoir so that coolant lever in coolant reservoir remains at least 1/2 full all the time while adding coolant to coolant reservoir. Coolant reservoir is located at driver's side rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig 2. DO NOT use plain water or alcohol based coolant. Approximate capacity is 11.0 qts. (10.4L).
- Air should bleed from air bleed hoses on heater coolant valve air drain plug and radiator air drain plug. Ensure coolant level in both air bleed hoses and coolant reservoir are at the same level. See Fig 2.
- If coolant level in air bleed hoses is lower than level at coolant reservoir, air still exists in cooling system. Check for pinched or restricted air bleed hoses and repeat step 6.
- When proper coolant level is obtained in air bleed hoses, close heater coolant valve air drain plug and radiator air drain plug.
- Install cap on coolant reservoir until "click" sound is heard and cap is in the lock position.
- Remove air bleed hoses.
- Start engine and ensure air is bleeding into coolant reservoir.
- Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Check that coolant level in coolant reservoir is above the FULL mark.
- Shut engine off and allow engine to completely cool. Ensure coolant level in coolant reservoir is between LOW and FULL marks. Add coolant if necessary.
- Replace service hoses to original location.
- Reinstall luggage compartment trim cover and tool box.
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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.