Air Inlet Servomotor: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. Remove Glove Compartment Door  (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
  2. Remove Bracket 
    1. Disconnect The Wire Harness Clamp.
    2. Remove The 2 Bolts And Bracket.
      Fig 1: Removing Servomotor Bracket & Bolts
      G01179006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove Air Inlet Servomotor 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and servomotor.
      Fig 2: Removing Air Inlet Servomotor & Screws
      G01179007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Inspect Air Inlet Servomotor Operation 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 7 and negative (-) lead to terminal 6, then check that the arm turns to "FRESH" side smoothly.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Air Inlet Servomotor Operation (1 Of 2)
      G01179008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and negative (-) lead to terminal 7, then check that the arm turns to "RECIRC" side smoothly.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Air Inlet Servomotor Operation (2 Of 2)
      G01179009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operations are not as specified, replace the servomotor.

  5. Inspect Position Sensor Resistance 

    Measure resistance between terminals at servomotor arm each position as shown in the chart.

    Fig 5: Reviewing Position Sensor Resistance Information
    G01179010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If resistance is not as specified, replace the servomotor.

    Fig 6: Inspecting Position Sensor Resistance
    G01179011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Install Air Inlet Servomotor 
    1. Install the servomotor with the 3 screws.
      Fig 7: Installing Air Inlet Servomotor
      G01179012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the connector.
  7. Install Bracket 
    1. Install the bracket with 2 bolts.
    2. Connect the wire harness clamp.
  8. Install Glove Compartment Door  (See INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR )
    Fig 8: Installing Servomotor Bracket & Screws
    G01179013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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