Section 1043 (Back Door): Overhaul

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Overhaul
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HINT:

  • The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 11 clips and remove the trim board.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 1: Disengaging 11 Clips
    G03629833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the trim board.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Disengaging 5 Clips
    G03629834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSY UPPER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the trim panel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the garnish.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 3: Disengaging Clips
    G03629835Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the garnish.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY (See  REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSY OUTSIDE 
  9. REMOVE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSY (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
  10. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK STRIKER ASSY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the cover.
      Fig 4: Disengaging 2 Claws
      G03629836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a torx wrench (T40), remove the 2 screws and striker.
    Fig 5: Removing 2 Screws & Striker
    G03629837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSY LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  13. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSY RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  14. REMOVE DECK TRIM COVER REAR 
  15. REMOVE BACK DOOR STOPPER LOWER 
    1. Remove the bolt and stopper LH and RH.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolt & Stopper LH & RH
    G03629838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and door lock.
    Fig 7: Removing 3 Bolts & Door Lock
    G03629839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK ASSY 
    1. Install the door lock with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 75 in.lbf) 

    2. Adjust the door lock (see ADJUSTMENT ).
    Fig 8: Installing Door Lock With 3 Bolts
    G03629840Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE BACK DOOR STOPPER LOWER 
    1. Install the stopper with the bolt LH and RH.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

    Fig 9: Installing Stopper With Bolt LH & RH
    G03629841Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK STRIKER ASSY 
    1. Using a torx wrench (T40), install the striker with the 2 screws.

      Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install the cover.
    Fig 10: Installing Striker With 2 Screws
    G03629842Courtesy 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.