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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Drive Belt: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD W/BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and control rod.
      Fig 1: Removing Engine Moving Control Rod W/Bracket
      G02892372Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH 
  6. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET NO. 2 RH 
  7. REMOVE DRIVE BELT 
    1. Slowly turn the belt tensioner clockwise for more than 3 seconds, and remove the drive belt by using SST.

      SST 09249-63010

      Fig 2: Removing Drive Belt Using SST
      G02892373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL DRIVE BELT 
    1. Slowly turn the belt tensioner clockwise for more than 3 seconds, and install the drive belt by using SST.

      SST 09249-63010

      Fig 3: Installing Drive Belt Using SST
      G02892374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET NO. 2 RH 

    Torque: 52 N.m (531 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

  10. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH 

    Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

  11. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD W/BRACKET 
    1. Install the engine control rod with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 4: Installing Engine Moving Control Rod W/Bracket
      G02892375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH 
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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