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2008 Toyota Matrix CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Matrix 1.8 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 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS ECU -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter -> TPMS Receiver -> TPMS Reset Switch
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS
TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter
If installing a replacement tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, note the identification number for use during registration. Refer to the Registration under the "Relearn Procedures."
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the tire valve stem cap, then the valve stem core and allow the tire to deflate, Fig. .
- Remove the nut retaining the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter to the wheel assembly, then drop the transmitter inside the tire.
- Using a...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts securing righthand engine under cover subassembly.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove alternator B+ terminal cap and nut.
- Disconnect electrical connect...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-09 Matrix
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 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 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Matrix 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 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Grounds and Connectors Diagram for 2008 Toyota Matrix 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Toyota Matrix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Fuel Tank Protector Rattle Noise Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Toyota Matrix AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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