Section 53 (Electrical Component Locator): Grounds

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Grounds
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GROUNDS LOCATION

Component Component Location
BA At left center pillar.
BB At right center pillar.
BC At left side of rear crossmember.
BD At right side of rear crossmember.
BE At left side of back door.
EA (2.4L) At right front fender apron. See Figure.
EA (3.0L) At right front fender apron. See Figure.
EB (2.4L) At right front fender apron. See Figure.
EB (3.0L) At right front fender apron. See Figure.
EC (3.0L) At right side of surge tank. See Figure.
ED (3.0L) At rear side of surge tank. See Figure.
EE (2.4L) At intake side of cylinder block. See Figure.
EF (2.4L) At left side of cylinder block. See Figure.
EG (2.4L) Under left headlight. See Figure.
EG (3.0L) Under left headlight. See Figure.
EH (2.4L) Under left headlight. See Figure.
EH (3.0L) Under left headlight. See Figure.
IA At left kick panel. See Figure.
IB At right dash brace. See Figure.
IC At right kick panel. See Figure.
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