Instrument Panel: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove No. 3 heater to register duct.
    1. Remove the screw and No. 3 heater to register duct.
      Fig 1: Locating Screw For Removal Of Heater To Register Duct
      G02150593Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Remove No. 1 register.
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 register.
  3. Remove center stay.
    1. Remove the 3 screws and center stay.
      Fig 2: Locating Screws For Removal Of Center Stay
      G02150594Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Remove center bracket.
    1. Remove the 3 screws and center bracket.
      Fig 3: Locating Screws For Removal Of Center Bracket
      G02150595Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Remove No. 5 heater to register duct.
    1. Remove the screw and No. 5 heater to register duct.
      Fig 4: Locating Screws For Removal Of No. 5 Heater To Register Duct
      G02150596Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Remove side defroster nozzle duct.
    1. Remove the screw and side defroster nozzle duct.
  7. Remove No. 2 register.
      Fig 5: Locating Screws For Removal Of No. 2 Register
      G02150597Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 3 screws and No. 2 register.
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