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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 792 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)SENSOR ROTORON-VEHICLE REPAIR
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

On-Vehicle Repair

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION On-Vehicle Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. RAISE VEHICLE AND POSITION PAN TO CATCH ANY FLUID THAT MAY DRIP 
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
  3. REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER 
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD 
  5. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE (See  EXHAUST SYSTEM  ) 
  6. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (See  VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR  ) 
  8. JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY 

    Securely support the transmission on a transmission jack. Lift the transmission slightly from the rear support member.

    Fig 1: Supporting Transmission On Transmission Jack
    G00894465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE ENGINE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear support member.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Rear Support Member
    G00894466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET 

    Remove the 4 bolts and the transmission mounting bracket from the transmission.

    11. Fig 3: Removing Transmission Mounting Bracket
    G00894467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE EXTENSION HOUSING 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts.
    2. Remove the extension housing.

      HINT:

      If necessary, tap the extension housing with a plastic hammer.

    3. Remove the extension housing gasket.
    Fig 4: Removing Extension Housing
    G00894468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE SENSOR ROTOR AND KEY 
    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the sensor rotor and key.
  13. INSTALL KEY AND SENSOR ROTOR 
    1. Install the key and sensor rotor.
    2. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
    Fig 5: Removing Sensor Rotor & Key
    G00894469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL EXTENSION HOUSING 
    1. Install a new extension housing gasket.
    2. Install the extension housing with the 6 bolts.
      1. Torque: 34 N.m (345 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    Coat the thread of the all bolts with sealant.

    1. Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent. 
    Fig 6: Installing Extension Housing
    G00894470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET 

    Install the transmission mounting bracket with the 4 bolts to the transmission.

    1. Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 7: Installing Transmission Mounting Bracket
    G00894471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL ENGINE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER 
    1. Install the rear support member with the 4 bolts.
      1. Torque: 25 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
    2. Install the 4 nuts.
      1. Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 8: Installing Engine Rear Support Member
    G00894472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE JACK 
  18. INSTALL VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (See  VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR  ) 
  19. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE (See  EXHAUST SYSTEM  ) 
  21. FILL ATF AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See  PRE-CHECK  ) 
  22. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD 
  23. INSTALL LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER 
  24. INSTALL NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
RENDER: 1.0x

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