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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 645 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (1MZ-FE/3MZ-FE))DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT

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.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO. 1
1. Loosen bolts A and B.
2. Loosen adjusting bolt C and remove the belt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing V Belt (Compressor To Crankshaft Pulley)
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REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT
1. Loosen bolts A and B, and remove the belt.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Vane Pump V Belt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL VANE PUMP V BELT
1. Install the belt on each pulley.
2. Using a bar, adjust the belt tension and tighten bolt B.
  Torque: 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
3. Tighten bolt A
  Torque: 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Installing Vane Pump V Belt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO. 1
1. Install the belt on each pulley.
2. Tighten adjusting bolt C, and adjust the belt tension.
3. First tighten bolt A, then B.
  Torque:
  
  58 N.m (591 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) for bolt A
  
  18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) for bolt B
  
  Fig 4: Installing V Belt (Compressor To Crankshaft Pulley)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSION (See REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH

RENDER: 1.0x

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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