2007 Toyota Matrix XR, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Instruction: Precaution

  1. BASIC REPAIR HINT 
    1. HINTS ON OPERATIONS
      Fig 1: Identifying Precaution For Handling Vehicle
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    2. JACKING UP AND SUPPORTING VEHICLE
      1. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the proper locations.
    3. PRECOATED PARTS
      1. Precoated parts are bolts and nuts that are coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
      2. If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or moved in any way, it must be recoated with the specified adhesive.
      3. When reusing a precoated part, clean off the old adhesive and dry the part with compressed air. Then apply new seal lock adhesive appropriate to that part.
      4. Some seal lock agents harden slowly. You may have to wait for the seal lock adhesive to harden.
        Fig 2: Identifying Seal Lock Adhesive
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    4. GASKETS
      1. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent leaks.
    5. BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS
      1. Carefully follow all the specifications for tightening torques. Always use a torque wrench.
    6. FUSES
      1. When inspecting a fuse, check that the wire of the fuse is not broken.
      2. When replacing fuses, be sure that the new fuse has the correct amperage rating. Do not exceed the rating or use one with a lower rating.
        Fig 3: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Fuses
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        ABBREVIATION CHART

        Illustration Symbol Part Name Abbreviation
        G05232164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        G05232165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        		 FUSE FUSE
        G05232166Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        G05232167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        		 MEDIUM CURRENT FUSE M-FUSE
        G05232168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        G05232169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        		 HIGH CURRENT FUSE H-FUSE
        G05232170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        G05232171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        		 FUSIBLE LINK FL
        G05232172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        G05232173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        		 CIRCUIT BREAKER CB
    7. CLIPS
      1. The removal and installation methods of typical clips used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.

        HINT:

        If clips are damaged during work, always replace the damaged clip with a new one.

        Fig 4: Clip Remove/Install Reference Chart
        G05232174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. CLAWS
      1. The removal and installation methods of typical claws used for vehicle body parts are shown in the table below.

        HINT:

        If claws are damaged during a procedure, always replace the damaged claws with a new caps or covers.

        Fig 5: Claws Remove/Install Reference Chart
        G05232175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VACUUM HOSES
      1. To disconnect a vacuum hose, pull and twist from the end of the hose. Do not pull from the middle of the hose as this may damage the hose.
        Fig 6: Precaution For Vacuum Hose
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      2. When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to identify where they should be reconnected.
      3. After completing any hose related repairs, double check that the vacuum hoses are properly connected. The label under the hood shows the proper layout.
      4. When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose onto a connector that is too large. If a hose has been stretched, air may leak. Use a step-down adapter if necessary.
        Fig 7: Identifying Tag On Vacuum Hoses
        G04827581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. TORQUE WHEN USING TORQUE WRENCH WITH EXTENSION TOOL
      Fig 8: Identifying Torque Wrench Dimension
      G04827582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Use the formula below to calculate special torque values for situations where SST or an extension tool is combined with the torque wrench.

        Formula: T' = L2/(L1 + L2) * T 

        TORQUE SPECIFICATION

        T' Reading of torque wrench {N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)}
        T Torque {N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)}
        L1 Length of SST or extension tool {cm (In.)}
        L2 Length of torque wrench {cm (In.)}
        Fig 9: Identifying SST Dimension
        G04827583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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