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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 1023 (Instrument Panel): 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.

CAUTION: Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned into the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed.

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table, (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Prying Out Cover Using Screwdriver
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2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and remove the center cluster finish panel.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Center Cluster Finish Panel
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4. w/ LEXUS navigation system:
  Disconnect the connectors.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the lower center cluster finish panel.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Center Cluster Finish Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disconnect the connectors.
REMOVE A/C CONTROL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and A/C control with radio receiver assembly.
2. Disconnect the connectors.
Fig 4: Removing Bolts & A/C Control With Radio Receiver Assembly
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REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
1. M/T:
  Remove the shift lever knob.
2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper console panel as shown in Fig 5 .
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Upper Console Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the parking brake hole cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 6: Removing Parking Brake Hole Cover
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w/o Arm rest:
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
1. Remove the 6 screws.
2. w/o LEXUS navigation system:
  Pull the console box rearward to remove it.
3. w/ LEXUS navigation system:
  Pull the console box rearward to remove it, then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Console Box
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
w/ Arm rest:
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the box side No. 1 and No. 2 panels.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Box Side No. 1 & 2 Panels
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the console compartment door.
  Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 9: Removing Console Compartment Door
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3. Remove the console box cover rear.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Console Box Cover Rear
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Remove the 6 screws.
5. w/o LEXUS navigation system:
  Pull the console box rearward to remove it.
6. w/ LEXUS navigation system:
  Pull the console box rearward to remove it, then disconnect the connector.
7. Remove the 4 bolts and rear console armrest hinge.
Fig 11: Removing Rear Console Armrest Hinge
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DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
1. Using a clip remover, disengage the connector clamp.
2. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector.
NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.