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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 157 (AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONHEIGHT CONTROL SENSORNOTES
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Height Control Sensor: Notes
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Notes
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:
Initialize the height control sensor as the following procedure. After work that could change the vehicle height such as height control sensor removal and installation and suspension replacement, initialize the sensor, then adjust the optical axis would be needed before adjusting the headlight aiming.
- Reduce the fuel amount to 2.64 gal. (10 L).
- Unload luggage from a vehicle as many as possible.
- Using SST, connect terminals No. 12 and 16 of DLC 3 with IG switch ON.
- Turn the headlight dimmer switch OFF to HEAD to OFF.
- Check that the indicator on the combination meter blinks twice and disconnect the SST from DLC3. If the indicator does not blink, work from step 1.
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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.