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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 752 (ENGINE (MECHANICAL))PARTIAL ENGINE ASSY (3MZ-FE)REPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Partial Engine ASSY (3MZ-FE): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See  FUEL SYSTEM (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 2 
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See  AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  ) 
  10. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. REMOVE BATTERY 
  13. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
  14. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the clip and bolt, then remove the intake air resonator.
  19. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO. 1 (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  20. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  23. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO. 2 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  24. REMOVE GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  25. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  26. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY (See  TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY  ) 
  27. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE 
  28. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE NO. 1 
  29. DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO. 1 (See  FUEL SYSTEM (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  30. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE 
  31. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE 
  32. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET 
  33. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET 
  34. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE 
  35. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE 
  36. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO. 1 
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Reservoir Pump Hose
    G00903904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE 
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Gear Outlet Return Tube
    G00903905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  39. SEPARATE ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the ECM and junction block.
    2. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the engine room junction block.
      1. Remove the nut, then separate the engine wire harness.
      2. Using a screwdriver, release the engine room junction block. Separate the engine wire harness by pulling it upward.
    3. Remove the 2 nuts, then pull out the engine wire harness.
    4. Remove the body ground.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Engine Wire Harness From Engine Room Junction Block
      G00903906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET FRONT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  41. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET REAR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  42. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  43. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  44. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

  45. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See  REMOVAL  ) 

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  46. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB RH NUT 

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    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

  47. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  48. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

  49. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 

    SST 09628-62011

  50. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY RH 

    SST 09628-62011

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

  51. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  52. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO. 1 RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

  53. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  54. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.

  55. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY (See  RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY  ) 
  56. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 
    1. Set the engine lifter.
      Fig 4: Locating Frame Side Rail Plate
      G00903907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the frame side rail plate RH and LH.
      Fig 5: Locating Frame Side Rail Plate RH And LH
      G00903908Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.
    4. Carefully remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
    5. Install the engine hanger No. 2 in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 20 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 6: Installing Engine Hanger
      G00903910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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