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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 466 (INSTRUMENT PANEL)REMOVAL

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 466 (Instrument Panel): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned into the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed.

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart. (See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD AND STEERING WHEEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
1. Remove the 3 screws and disconnect the connector.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the lower finish panel.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LOWER PANEL INSERT
Remove the 4 bolts and panel.
REMOVE COLUMN COVERS (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH AND LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH AND HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER
1. Push out the connector by loosening the 2 bolts.
  NOTE: Operation is completed when the bolt failed to catch.
2. Check that the red-colored indicator goes back as shown in Fig 2.
3. Remove the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Screws & Combination Meter
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER NO. 1 AND NO. 2
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the 2 cluster finish panel centers.
Fig 3: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Center No. 1 & No. 2
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. w/o Radio:
  Remove the 4 bolts and stereo opening cover.
4. w/Radio:
  Remove the 4 bolts and radio, then disconnect the connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel, Screws & Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel then disconnect the connector.
HINT:
- After removing the screws, if you remove the clips shown by the arrow marks with a resin spatula, the panel can be removed smoothly.
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Center Panel & Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
1. M/T only:
  Remove the shift lever knob.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the console panel.
Fig 6: Removing Upper Console Panel
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HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and console box, then disconnect the connector.

Fig 7: Removing Rear Console Box, Bolts & Screws
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REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX
1. Remove the 6 screws and console box.
2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the console box in the direction indicated by the arrow mark.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVERS
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT BOX
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the pillar garnish.
  1. Pull the pillar garnish until the clip marked A in Fig 9 stitches.
  2. Turn the clip marked A in Fig 9 90 degrees and remove the pillar garnish.
3. w/Curtain shield airbag:
  Protect the curtain shield airbag LH.
  1. Cover the airbag with cloth or a piece of nylon approximately 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) in size. Fix the ends of the cover with tape as shown in Fig 10.
  NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with the protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Disconnect the connectors as shown in Fig 11.
2. Disengage the wire harness clamps as shown in Fig 11.
3. Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts, 8 bolts and instrument panel.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Instrument Panel, Screws, Nuts And Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 BRACES
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts, and the No. 1 and No. 2 braces.

Fig 12: Removing No. 1 & No. 2 Braces, Bolts & Nuts
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE REINFORCEMENT
1. Remove the brake pedal spring.
2. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and reinforcement.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Reinforcement, Bolts And Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002