Heater Main Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE THESE PARTS: 
    1. Front door scuff plate LH
    2. Cowl side trim LH
    3. Lower finish panel
    4. Lower LH insert
  2. REMOVE HEATER MAIN RELAY 
    1. Remove the 3 instrument panel junction block set bolts.
      Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Junction Block Set Bolts
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    2. Remove the heater main relay from relay block No.1.
      Fig 2: Removing Heater Main Relay From Relay Block No.1
      G01157463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT HEATER MAIN RELAY CONTINUITY 
    Fig 3: Heater Relay Condition Continuity Specifications Chart
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    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 4: Inspecting Heater Main Relay Continuity
    G01157465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL HEATER MAIN RELAY TO RELAY BLOCK NO.1 
  5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK 
  6. INSTALL THESE PARTS: 
    1. Lower LH insert
    2. Lower finish panel
    3. Cowl side trim LH
    4. Front door scuff plate LH
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