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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 954 (3.5L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))INTAKE MANIFOLDINSTALLATIONINSTALLATION - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Installation - Lower Intake Manifold
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation - Lower Intake Manifold
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- Position new gaskets and intake manifold on cylinder head surfaces.
- Install intake manifold bolts and gradually tighten in sequence shown in (Fig 1 ) until a torque of 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.) is obtained.
- Install fuel rail and injectors as an assembly.
- Connect fuel supply hose to fuel rail.
- Connect heater hose to intake manifold.
- Connect coolant container to thermostat housing.
- Install the exhaust cross over retaining bolt to the intake manifold.
- Connect electrical connectors to fuel injectors and coolant temperature sensor.
- Install power steering fluid reservoir and bracket.
- Install upper intake manifold (- Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
- Fill the cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM FILLING ).
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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.