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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 716 (ENGINE MECHANICAL (2AZ-FE))PARTIAL ENGINE ASSYREPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Partial Engine ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. WORK FOR PREVENTING GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  6. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 
  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (A/T) 
    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket. Drain automatic transaxle fluid.
    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:  49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)

  9. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (M/T) 
    1. Install a new gasket and the drain plug after draining transaxle oil.

      Torque:  49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)

  10. REMOVE BATTERY 
  11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY 
  12. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 
  13. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
  14. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET 
  15. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE NO. 2 (A/T) 
  16. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE NO. 3 (A/T) 
  17. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD W/B RACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine moving control rod w/bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Moving Control Rod W/Bracket
    G02853087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH 
  19. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET NO.2 RH 
  20. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  21. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO.1 
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Oil Reservoir To Pump Hose No. 1
    G02853088Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Return Tube Sub-Assy
    G02853089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. DISCONNECT UNION TO CONNECTOR TUBE HOSE 
  24. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT (A/T) 
  25. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT (M/T) 
  26. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT (M/T) 
  27. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSY (M/T) 
    1. Remove the bolt and flexible hose.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and clutch release cylinder.
  28. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE 
  29. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE 
  30. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSY (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
  31. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the engine wire from the ECM and passenger side 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 J/B. Pull the engine room J/B upward.
        Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Wire From Engine Room J/B
        G02853090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Disconnect the engine wire connectors.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Wire Connectors
      G02853091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pull out the engine wire.
    4. Disconnect the B terminal of the generator.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting B Terminal Of Generator
      G02853092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the body ground.
    6. Remove the starter connector.
  32. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 2 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect terminal 30 of the starter.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Terminal Of Starter
    G02853093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY 
  34. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH 

    HINT:

    Hang up the hoses instead of detaching them.

  35. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT 
  36. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH 
    1. Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, fix the stud bolt.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link.
  37. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  38. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, strike the lock nut covering to remove it.

      SST 09930-00010

      Fig 8: Striking Lock Nut Covering Using SST & Hammer
      G02853094Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • • 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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