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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 752 (ENGINE (MECHANICAL))TIMING BELT (3MZ-FE)REPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Timing Belt (3MZ-FE): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. 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 (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
1. Remove the reserve tank cap.
2. Remove the 4 bolts, engine moving control rod and bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Engine Moving Control Rod
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REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH
1. Remove the bolt, engine mounting stay No. 2 and engine mounting bracket No. 2.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Engine Mounting Stay No. 2 RH
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REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO. 2
1. Remove the nut and generator bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Generator Bracket No. 2
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REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
1. Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.
  SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
  
  Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
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2. Using SST and the pulley bolt, remove the pulley.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05031)
  
  Fig 5: Remove Pulley Using SST
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.