2012 Toyota Matrix Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers

  1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 
    1. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle body and on the certification label as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number And Certification Label
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      A

      Vehicle Identification Number

      B

      Certification Label

  2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER 
    1. The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine as shown in the following illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Engine Serial Number Location
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      A

      2ZR-FE Engine Serial Number

      B

      2AZ-FE Engine Serial Number

    2. The transaxle serial number is stamped on the case as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Serial Number Location
      GTY245786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      A

      C59 Transaxle Serial Number

      B

      E351 Transaxle Serial Number

      C

      U341E Transaxle Serial Number

      D

      U250E Transaxle Serial Number

      E

      U140F Transaxle Serial Number

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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.

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