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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Air Outlet Servomotor: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See  INSTRUMENT PANEL  ) 
  2. REMOVE AIR DUCT 
    1. Disconnect the connector clamp.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and air duct.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Duct Screws
    G01314430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVOMOTOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and servomotor.
    Fig 2: Removing Air Outlet Servomotor
    G01314431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT AIR OUTLET SERVOMOTOR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 7 and negative (-) lead to terminal 6, then check that the arm turns to "FACE" side smoothly.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Air Outlet Servomotor Operation
      G01314432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and negative (-) lead to terminal 7, then check that the arm turns to "DEF" side smoothly.

    If operations are not as specified, replace the servomotor.

    Fig 4: Inspecting Air Outlet Servomotor Operation
    G01314433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE 

    Measure resistance between terminals at servomotor arm each position as shown in the chart.

    Fig 5: Sensor Resistance Condition Chart
    G01314434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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