2004 Toyota Matrix Base, FWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Replacement

NOTE:

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.

  1. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  13. REMOVE GLOVE BOX LAMP ASSY (W/ SLIDING ROOF) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  14. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  15. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  16. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in Fig 1 .
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.
      NOTE:

      When removing, make a cut partly, pull and remove it by hand.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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