Oil Pump ASSY (3MZ-FE): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  2. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See  OIL FILTER SUB-ASSY (3MZ-FE)   ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2 
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  7. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  13. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

    SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05031)

  14. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER 
  15. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  16. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  17. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2 
  18. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  19. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2 
  20. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

    SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010

  21. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  22. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  23. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

    SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05011)

  24. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET FRONT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY 
  25. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET FRONT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  26. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET REAR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  27. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  28. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET NO.1 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  29. REMOVE OIL LEVEL GAGE GUIDE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  30. REMOVE GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the adjusting bar.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolts, Nuts & Adjusting Bar
      G00915177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, then remove the adjusting bar bracket.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.

      HINT:

      Secure the hoses off to the side instead of detaching.

      Fig 2: Removing Bolts, Nuts & Adjusting Bar
      G00915178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and compressor mounting bracket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Compressor Mounting Bracket Removing Bolts
      G00915179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FR 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and bolt, then separate the engine mounting insulator FR.
      NOTE: Do not remove the engine mounting insulator FR.
    2. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mounting Insulator FR Nuts & Bolt
      G00915180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the power steering return hose clamp from the frame.
    2. Remove the 4 nuts.
    3. Place a wooden block on a jack underneath the engine.
    4. Jack up the engine, then remove the engine mounting insulator RH.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil pan.
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  • 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.
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