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2009 Toyota Matrix Engine Removal

I'm pulling the engine from a 2009 Toyota Matrix as part of a bigger engine-swap project. You get to see the removal stage, including the surrounding connections and access, rather than jumping from a running car to an empty engine bay.

MatrixFeb 15, 20253,984 views
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What you’ll see in this one

This is part one of the Matrix engine project. The separate installation and startup video continues where this removal leaves off.

A closer look at this job

This 2009 Toyota Matrix engine-removal video covers the engine-out phase of a larger replacement project. The project identifies wiring and other connections, engine mounts and the lifting stage as parts of that work. Searchers looking for Matrix motor removal, drivetrain extraction or an engine swap can use the video as an overview of the actual car. It pairs directly with the Toyota Matrix engine-installation video on this site. Engine hoisting and supported-drivetrain work require the appropriate equipment and vehicle-specific procedures.

What the video covers

  • Disconnecting wiring and surrounding connections
  • Removing mounts and freeing the drivetrain
  • Lifting the engine out of the Matrix

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Topics mentioned

Disconnecting wiring and surrounding connections, Removing mounts and freeing the drivetrain, Lifting the engine out of the Matrix

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