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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 357 (HVAC - GENERAL SERVICING)REAR BLOWER MOTORINSPECTION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Rear Blower Motor: Inspection
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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- Remove rear seat outer belt floor anchors .
- Remove back door scuff plate .
- Remove rear door scuff plate right side .
- Remove rear window side garnish .
- Remove rear quarter trim panel right side .
- Remove blower motor
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- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 3 screws and motor. See Figure.
- Inspect blower motor operation
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Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, then check that the motor operations smoothly. See Figure.
If operation is not as specified, replace the blower motor.
- Install blower motor .
- Install rear quarter trim panel right side .
- Install rear window side garnish .
- Install rear door scuff plate right side .
- Install back door scuff plate .
- Install rear seat outer belt floor anchors .
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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.