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

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Partial Engine Assembly: 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.

WORK FOR PREVENTING GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT (See PRECAUTION )
REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO. 1 (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
1. Remove the 4 bolts and control rod.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Control Rod
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH
1. Remove the bolt, mounting stay No. 2 RH and mounting bracket No. 2 RH.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolt, Mounting Stay (RH) And Mounting Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
1. Remove the vacuum hose for the brake booster.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 nuts.
2. Disconnect the 2 clips, and remove the cover.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Clips From V-Bank Cover Sub-Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE
REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET
REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1
REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1
1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pipe Clamp
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disconnect the connector from the tube while pinching part A with fingers as shown.
  NOTE:
  - Check for contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary and then disconnect the connector.
  - Disconnect the connector with your hands.
  - Do not bend, fold or rotate the nylon tube.
  - If the pipe and connector are stuck together, push and pull the connector until it comes free.
  - Put the pipe and connector ends in vinyl bags to prevent damage and contamination.
    
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Pipe
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
1. Disconnect the engine wire from the ECM and J/B.
2. Disconnect the engine wire from the engine room J/B.
  1. Remove the nut and separate the wire harness.
  2. Using a screwdriver, unlock the engine room junction block. Disconnect the engine wire by pulling it upward.
    
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Wire From ECM And J/B
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Disconnect the connector.
3. Pull out the engine wire.
4. Remove the body ground.
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Out Engine Wire
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO. 1

Fig 8: Disconnecting Oil Reservoir To Pump Hose
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE

Fig 9: Disconnecting Steering Gear Outlet Return Tube
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REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET
REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, hold the ball stud.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link.
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, strike the lock nut covering to remove it.
  SST 09930-00010
  NOTE:
  - Set the drive shaft's groove so that it faces up. Then use the SST and hammer.
  - Remove the covering from the lock nut completely or the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
  - Do not sharpen the tip of the SST.
2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the lock nut.
  
  Fig 10: Striking Lock Nut Covering Using SST And Hammer
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB RH NUT
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
  NOTE: Keep the speed sensor tip and connection free from foreign matter.
DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
2. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  SST 09628-62011
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the dust cover of the ball joint.