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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove lefthand engine undercover.
  • Drain transaxle oil in suitable container.
  • Unstake wheel hub nut using suitable tool but do not remove nut.
  • Apply brakes and remove lefthand driveline nut.
  • Remove nut and separate lefthand front stabilizer link assembly. If ball joint turns together with nut use 6mm tool to hold stud.
  • Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor and remove bolt securing lefthand flexible hose from shock absorber.
  • Remove bolt and separate speed sensor from le...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS

If the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warning system detects a drop in the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is operated, the TPMS ECU (Electronic Control Unit) turns on the low tire pressure warning lamp in the instrument cluster to warn the driver. The...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect cable from battery ground terminal.
  • Remove No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
  • Remove air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose.
  • Remove air cleaner case.
  • Remove battery.
  • Remove battery carrier.
  • Release claw, and disconnect wire harness.
  • Disconnect terminal 50 connector from starter assembly.
  • Remove nut and disconnect wire harness from terminal 30.
  • On models with manual transaxle, remove three bolts, clutch accumulator bracket, wire harness clamp bracket,...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-09 Matrix
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix XR 2.4 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 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Toyota -> Tire Pressure Warning Lamp -> 2006-09 Matrix -> Registration -> Relearn -> Reset -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix S 2.4 L4 GAS

Reset

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven more than 18 mph after the adjustment, the lamp will go off.

Relearn

Registration
TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument pa...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix S 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove lefthand engine under cover.
  • Remove righthand engine under cover.
  • Remove front bumper assembly.
  • Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Remove battery.
  • Remove thermistor assembly.
  • Disconnect radiator reserve tank hose from radiator assembly.
  • Disconnect No. 1 radiator hose from radiator assembly.
  • Disconnect No. 2 radiator hose from radiator assembly.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect oil cooler hose.
  • On all models, remove two bolts and two upper ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 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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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Coolant Leak and/or Abnormal Noise from Water Pump
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS

Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Document: Intermittent No Crank/No Start
    Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Erratic Operation
  • Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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