Engine Unit: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
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  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
  2. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL 
  3. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 
  4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 
  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  6. REMOVE HOOD 
  7. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR 
  8. REMOVE BATTERY AND TRAY 
    1. Remove the cowl top ventilation louver (see REMOVAL ).
    2. Remove the hold-down clamp, battery and tray.
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and battery bracket.
      Fig 1: Removing Battery & Tray
      G02925508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the 2 EVAP hoses from the VSV.
    3. Disconnect VSV connector for EVAP.
    4. Disconnect the CCV hose from the air cleaner.
    5. Disconnect the PCV hose from the cylinder head cover.
    6. Disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body, and remove the 3 bolts and the air cleaner assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assy
      G02925509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM J/B 
    1. Remove the engine room J/B cover.
    2. Loosen the bolt.
    3. Remove the engine room J/B.
    4. Pull out the engine wire connector.
      Fig 3: Removing Engine Wire Connector
      G02925510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the connector.
    6. Disconnect the engine wire clamp.
  11. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door.
    2. Disconnect the 6 engine wire connectors from the ECM and instrument panel wire.
    3. Pull out the engine wire from the cabin.
  12. DISCONNECT TUBES, HOSES, CONNECTOR, CABLE AND WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    2. Disconnect the ground wire from the cylinder head.
    3. Disconnect the discharge and liquid tubes from the compressor, and remove the 2 O-rings (see REMOVAL ).
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Discharge & Liquid Tubes
      G02925511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the suction hose, pressure feed tube and gasket from the PS vane pump.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Suction Hose
      G02925512Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
    6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    7. Disconnect the fuel tube connector (see PRECAUTION ).
    8. Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
    9. Disconnect the connector from the fusible link block.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector From Fusible Link Block
      G02925513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. M/T: 

    DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLES FROM TRANSAXLE 

    1. Remove the 2 clips and 2 washers.
    2. Remove the 2 clips, and disconnect the 2 control cables.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Shift Control Cables From Transaxle
      G02925514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE STARTER 
    1. A/T:

      Disconnect the hose from the dipstick guide.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the starter.
    4. Remove the nut, and disconnect the starter cable.
    5. Remove the starter.
      Fig 8: Removing Starter
      G02925515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. M/T: DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND LINE FROM TRANSAXLE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, and disconnect the release cylinder.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Clutch Release Cylinder & Line From Transaxle (M/T)
      G02925516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. A/T: DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE 
    1. Remove the nut holding the control shift lever to the control cable.
    2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the control cable.
    3. Disconnect the control cable from the cable clamp.
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Shift Control Cable From Transaxle (A/T)
      G02925517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. A/T: DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES 
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Hose
    G02925518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE 
  19. 4WD: REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 

    Remove the 4 bolts, 2 compression rings, 2 gaskets and exhaust pipe.

    Fig 12: Removing Front Exhaust Pipe
    G02925519Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINKS 

    Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer links.

    Fig 13: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Links
    G02925520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. DISCONNECT PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 2 bolts of the PS gear assembly.

    Fig 14: Disconnecting PS Gear Assembly
    G02925521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS 
    1. Install No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
      ENGINE HANGERS PART NO.

      Item Part No.
      No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangars 12281-28010, 12281-28020 or 12281-28030
      bolt 91512-61020 x 2

      Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing No. 1 & No. 2 Engine Hangers
      G02925522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach the sling device to the engine hangers.
      CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
  25. REMOVE ENGINE, TRANSAXLE, FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and bolt holding the RH engine mounting insulator to the timing chain cover.
      Fig 16: Removing Nuts/Bolt Holding RH Engine Mounting Insulator
      G02925523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt holding the LH engine mounting insulator to the mounting bracket.
      Fig 17: Removing Bolt Holding LH Engine Mounting Insulator
      G02925524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Support the suspension crossmember with a jack.
    4. Remove the 6 bolts holding the suspension crossmember engine mounting member to the body.
      Fig 18: Removing Suspension Crossmember Engine Mounting Member Bolts
      G02925525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Lower the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
      NOTE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
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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.
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