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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
1.6 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2003.4–2008.11) 28.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
All other modifications 21.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
Bottom 39.83 lbf⋅ft
Top 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 15.49 lbf⋅ft
Top 38.35 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 15.49 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m 19.18 lbf⋅ft
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE 145 HP at 5700 RPM, 200 N⋅m 9.59 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 22.86 lbf⋅ft
20 mm screws 6.64 lbf⋅ft
35 mm screws 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 23.6 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
Guide bearing 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Remaining bearing caps 6.64 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Bearing cover on camshaft pulley 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Bearing cap 1 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Remaining bearing caps 9.59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Bearing cover on camshaft pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screw minimum diameter
2.0 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2003.4–2008.11) 0.41 in
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE.
First stage 58.27 lbf⋅ft
Oil thread. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV.
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Lightly oil the screws See figure 2.
Second stage 90°
Heed bolt length.
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE.
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Oil thread. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Fifth stage loosen by 90°
Sixth stage loosen by 90°
Seventh stage 90°
Eighth stage 90°
Ninth stage 90°
expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (maximum)
Long screws 6.3 in
Short screws 4.09 in
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines 5.85 in
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE engines 5.85 in
All other modifications 6.46 in
expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (new)
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines 5.785.83 in
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE engines 5.785.83 in
All other modifications 6.356.39 in
expand_moreValve cover
Inner screws 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Outer screws 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 9.59 lbf⋅ft
With plain washer 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Without plain washers 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE engines 125.39 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines 101.78 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 2AZ-FSE engines 125.39 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE engines 101.78 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 184.39 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE engines 101.78 lbf⋅ft
Drive plate 72.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE engines 95.88 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 52.37 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreMain bearing
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 84.82 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
First stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 32.45 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
Camshaft timing chain slip rail 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
All other modifications 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 64.91 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 39.83 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
M6 9.59 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Outside 16.96 lbf⋅ft
Top 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
expand_more2.0 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2003.4–2008.11)
With spacer 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 5.53 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
2.0 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2003.4–2008.11) 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tightener
2.0 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2003.4–2008.11) 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 161 HP at 5800 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11) 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engines 27.29 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE engines 27.29 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All other modifications 25.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter
Banjo screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Banjo screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise Tighten by hand
expand_moreOil pump
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 161 HP at 5800 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
Oil sump lower part 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump top part 5.9 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 3ZZ-FE engines 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 32.45 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_more2.0 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 280 N⋅m engine (2003.4–2008.11)
M14 27.29 lbf⋅ft
M17 47.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
Nuts 38.35 lbf⋅ft
Screws 38.35 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExtension for subframe
Screws at the gearbox bracket 38.35 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Subframe 98.1 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate
At the subframe 98.1 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1CD-FTV engines 34.67 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 27.29 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
Nuts 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws 27.29 lbf⋅ft
Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE 127 HP 27.29 lbf⋅ft
With automatic gearbox 27.29 lbf⋅ft
With manual transmission 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 2AZ-FSE 161 HP at 5800 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 3800 RPM 27.29 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 47.2 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Toyota Avensis Wagon user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota Avensis Wagon service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2003 Toyota Avensis Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2003 Toyota Avensis Wagon generations

In 2003 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Avensis Wagon. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Toyota Avensis Wagon Second generation model years

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