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
Specifications Index
MATRIX SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 216 N.m (2,200 kgf.cm, 159 ft. lbf) | ||
| Rear | 61 N.m (622 kgf.cm, 45 ft. lbf) | ||
| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING | ||
| Disc Brakes | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Drum Brakes | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | INSTALLATION | ||
| Belt Routing | DRIVE BELT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Standard Value, 74 to 103 kPa (0.75 to 1.05 kgf/cm2
, 10.7 to 14.9 psi) Minimum Value, 59 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm2 , 8.6 psi) |
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| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Oil Pressure | @ idle, 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2
, 4.3 psi) or more @ 3,000 rpm, 294 to 539 kPa (3.0 to 5.5 kgf/cm2 , 43 to 78 psi) |
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| Overhaul | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | |||
| Flywheel | Step1: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft. lbf) Step2: Turn 90° |
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| Flex plate (Drive plate | 88 N.m (897 kgf.cm, 65 ft. lbf) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 304 to 343 kPa (3.1 to 3.5 kgf/cm2 , 44 to 50 psi) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | COMPONENTS | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| (Type = NGK IFR5A11 or DENSO SK16R11) | |||
| Gap | 1.0 to 1.3 mm (0.039 to 0.051 in.) | ||
| Torque | 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft. lbf) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | SERVICE DATA | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbf) | ||
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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.