Fog Lamp Unit: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Parts are shown for the LH side only. The LH and RH side are symmetrical.

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH (SEE  FRONT BUMPER  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH 
  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (SEE  FRONT BUMPER  ) 
  4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE LOWER LH (SEE  FRONT BUMPER  ) 
  5. REMOVE FOG LAMP UNIT 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws and push the fog lamp unit towards the front of the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Disengaging Claws & Pushing Fog Lamp Unit Towards Front Of Vehicle
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    2. Remove the fog lamp bulb and the fog lamp unit.
  6. CHECK FOG LIGHT AIM (SEE  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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