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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 157 (AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONHEADLIGHT ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Headlight Assembly: Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For installation, reverse removal procedure except where noted below.
- Install the left upper headlight protector retainer. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand it with sandpaper. See Fig 1. After cutting off the part roughly, place the headlight protector retainer UPPER left against the bosses and gradually file any interfering part until the proper condition for installation is made. Install the headlight protector retainer UPPER LH with 2 screws. See Fig 2.
- Install the left lower headlight protector retainer. Cut off the part shaded in the illustration and sand it with sandpaper. See Fig 3. After cutting off the part roughly, place the headlight protector retainer LOWER left against the bosses and gradually file any interfering part until the proper condition for installation is made. Install the headlight protector retainer LOWER LH with the 2 screws. See Fig 4.
- Perform step 1 of HEADLIGHT AIM under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Adjust fog light aim. See FOG LIGHT AIM under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Adjust headlight aim only. See HEADLIGHT AIM under ADJUSTMENTS.
NOTE:
When only the installation part of the left headlight unit assembly is damaged, it can be repaired inexpensively by using a headlight protector retainer UPPER LH. In this case, however, the left headlight unit assembly itself should not be damaged.
NOTE:
When only the installation part of the left headlight unit assembly is damaged, it can be repaired inexpensively by using a headlight protector retainer LOWER LH. In this case, however, the left headlight unit assembly itself should not be damaged.
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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.