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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 49 (MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS)HEATER UNITREMOVAL

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Heater Unit: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove cooling unit. See step 10 under COOLING UNIT REMOVAL.
Drain engine coolant from radiator.
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.
Disconnect water hoses from heater radiator pipes.
1. Using pliers, grip the claw of clip and slide the clip along the hose.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Clips for Removal
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disconnect the water hoses.
  NOTE:
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
  - Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe as far as the second ridge on the pipe.
  - Install the hose clip in a position, as shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 2: Displaying Correct Position Of Clip
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Remove instrument panel and reinforcement. See INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove defroster nozzle and heater to register duct.
Remove heater unit.
1. Remove the 3 nuts and heater unit.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Nuts For Removal Of Heater Unit
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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