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2003 Toyota Matrix CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Drum Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with an audio coded anti-theft system that will disable the radio when the battery cable is disconnected. The system can be identified by the "ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM" on the cassette tape lid. Obtain 3 digit customer code for input. Reset system after service as follows:
- Obtain 3 digit audio anti-theft code.
- Depress 1 (PROG) while depressing righthand side of TUNE SEEK button, - - - will appear in tape operation display.
- To enter the first digit, depress 1 (PROG) button repeatedly until the number of times depressed equals the first digit ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Service as r...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust pipe.
- Have an assistant depress and hold brake pedal.
- Loosen the cross groove joint set bolts a 1/2 turn.
- Place reference marks on both flanges.
- Remove nuts, bolts and washers at flanges.
- Remove bolts and adjusting shims from...
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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 -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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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+.
 Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Sliding Roof System Locations Diagram for 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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 DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: UPPER/LOWER WINDSHIELD/REAR GLASS TICK NOISE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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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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