Air Pump ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE AIR PUMP ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and clip, then open the front fender liner.
      Fig 1: Removing Screws, Clip And Open Front Fender Liner
      G02678438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the air pump relay connector.
    3. Disconnect the air pump connector.
    4. Disconnect the air hose No. 5.
    5. Remove the bolt, then remove the ground cable.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Pump Connector
      G02678439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 bolts and nut, then remove the air pump.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Nut And Air Pump
      G02678440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Using a screwdriver, unfasten the claw. Then remove the clamp from the air pump.
      Fig 4: Unfastening Claw
      G02678441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL AIR PUMP ASSY 
    1. Fit the clamp into the air pump.
      Fig 5: Fitting Clamp Into Air Pump
      G02678442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the air pump with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Torque:

      7.0 Mm (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) for air pump x body

      8.4 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf) for ground cable x a pump

      Fig 6: Installing Air Pump With Bolts And Nut
      G02678443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the ground cable with the bolt.
    4. Connect the air hose No. 5.
    5. Connect the air pump connector.
    6. Connect the air pump relay connector.
      Fig 7: Connecting Air Pump Relay Connector
      G02678444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the front fender liner with the 2 screws and clip.
      Fig 8: Installing Front Fender Liner With Screws And Clip
      G02678445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 In.lbf) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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