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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 1049 (Rear Spoiler Sub-ASSY): 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:

  • The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order.
  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (SEE SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
  1. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM COVER (See  REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM ASSY (See  REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY (See  REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  6. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Put protective tape under the rear spoiler.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts.
    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the rear spoiler.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Disconnect the center stop lamp connector.
      Fig 1: Putting Protective Tape Under Rear Spoiler
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  7. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and stop lamp.
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