Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Throttle Body: Installation
- INSTALL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
- Install the throttle body with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
- Connect the water bypass hose No. 2 [C] to the throttle body.
- Connect the water by pass hose [D] to the throttle body.
- Connect the throttle control motor connector.
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the air cleaner cap together with the air cleaner hose.
- Tighten the hose clamp bolt, then connect the air cleaner hose.
Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf)
- Connect the ventilation hose No. 1 to the cylinder head cover.
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 3 [D] to the VSV.
- Connect the fuel vapor feed hose No. 1 [E] to the VSV.
- Install the 2 wire harness clamps [F].
- Connect the VSV connector [G].
- Connect the mass air flow meter connector [H].
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
- CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (See COOLING SYSTEM )
- INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO. 2
- Install the cylinder head cover No. 2 with the 2 nuts and 2 clips.
Torque: 7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf)
- Install the cylinder head cover No. 2 with the 2 nuts and 2 clips.
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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.
