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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 1000 (Interior Light System): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Sedan:
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT

HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 1 .
  
  Fig 1: Removing License Plate Light (Sedan)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
- Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
1. Remove the Internal Trunk Release Handle.
2. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
3. Remove the 4 nuts.
4. Remove luggage compartment door outer garnish.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in Fig 2 , disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
Fig 2: Pulling Claw Towards Inside Of Vehicle (Sedan)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Wagon:
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT

HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 3 .
  
  Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light (Wagon)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
- Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
1. Remove the back door trim.
2. Remove the 4 nuts.
3. Remove back door outer garnish.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in Fig 4 , disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
Fig 4: Pulling Claw Towards Inside Of Vehicle (Wagon)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Sedan:
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB

HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 5 .
1. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
Fig 5: Removing License Plate Bulb (Sedan)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Wagon:
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB

HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 6 .
1. Remove the back door trim.
2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
Fig 6: Removing License Plate Bulb (Wagon)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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When to See a Mechanic

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.