2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging System (2ZR-FE): Generator: Installation

  1. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
      G06010867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily install the generator assembly with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Locating Generator Assembly Bolts
      G06010866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the generator connector and wire harness clamp.
    4. Install the wire harness to terminal B with the nut and install the terminal cap.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Terminal Cap, Nut, Generator Connector And Harness Clamps
      G06010865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  3. ADJUST V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  4. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  5. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
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