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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 332 (CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERATORS & REGULATORS)OVERHAULGENERATORDISASSEMBLY (90-AMP)
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Disassembly (90-Amp)
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly (90-Amp)
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- Use generator Pulley Set Nut Wrench Set (SST 09820-63011) to remove generator pulley. Install SST "A" and "B" to rotor shaft and tighten SST "B" clockwise to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m). See Fig 1. Place SST "C" securely into a vise. Verify that SST "A" is secured to rotor shaft and install SST "A" and "B" and generator into SST "C". Turn SST "A" in correct direction to loosen pulley nut. To prevent damage to rotor shaft, DO NOT loosen pulley nut more than 1/2 turn. Remove generator from SST "C". Turn SST "A" and "B", remove pulley nut and pulley.
- Remove nut and terminal insulator. Remove bolt, 3 nuts, plated terminal and rear end cover. See Fig 2. Remove 2 screws and brush holder. Remove 3 screws and voltage regulator. Remove 4 screws and diode (rectifier) holder. Remove 4 rubber insulators.
- Remove 4 nuts and wire clip. Using Bearing Puller (SST 09286-46011), remove rectifier end frame. Remove generator washer from rotor. Remove rotor from drive end frame.
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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.