Heater Main Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove Front Door Scuff Plate LH (See  REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  ) 
  2. Remove Cowl Side Trim Board LH (See  REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  ) 
  3. Remove Heater Main Relay 
      Fig 1: Removing 2 Passenger Side Junction Block Set Nuts
      G01179044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 passenger side junction block set nuts.
    3. Remove the heater main relay from passenger side junction block.
      Fig 2: Removing Heater Main Relay From Passenger Side Junction Block
      G01179045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Inspect Heater Main Relay Continuity 
    Fig 3: Reviewing Heater Main Relay Continuity Information
    G01179046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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