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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Precautions -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for gener...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1998-06 Corolla & Matrix -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

Models w/Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
  • Place a shop towel over the union bolt at top of fuel filter. Slowly loosen the union bolt allowing fuel pressure to bleed down.
  • Whenever the union bolt is loosened to relieve fuel system pressure, always replace the bolt gasket.
Models Less Union Bolt Fuel Line Connection
  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Drain transmission fluid and transfer case oil.
  • Unstake drive shaft hub nut.
  • With an assistant applying brakes, remove drive shaft hub nut.
  • Remove nut, then disconnect stabilizer bar link fro shock absorber.
  • Remove bolt and separate ABS speed sensor wire and hose from shock absorber.
  • Remove bolt, then remove ABS speed sensor from steering knuckle.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut, then separate tie rod end from steering knuckle, using a suitable pry tool.
  • Remove bolt and nuts from lower ball joint, then separate lower control arm...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove drive belt.
  • Disconnect wire harness clamp from retaining clip.
  • Remove wire terminal cap and retaining nut.
  • Disconn...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-09 Matrix
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.

  • Open the glove compartment door.
  • Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod.
  • Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then lower the door.
  • Through the glove compartment opening, depress the cabin air filter access cover retaining tabs, then remove the cover, Fig. .
  • Remove the cabin air fil...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the radiator drops below a pre-determined point. To reset the lamp, bring the c...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Glass Hatch Opener System Location Diagram for 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GASGlass Hatch Opener System Location Diagram for 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Glass Hatch Opener Switch
  • Back Window Lock
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor
  • Horn
  • Generator
  • Fog Light
  • Ambient Temperature Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Toyota Matrix  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Relay
  • Wiper Relay
  • Front Washer Motor
  • 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Fan Relay
  • Engine Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: UPPER/LOWER WINDSHIELD/REAR GLASS TICK NOISE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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