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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Frame Wire: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • When working on the high voltage systems, always wear insulating gloves.
  • After removing the service plug grip, do not operate the power switch as it may damage the hybrid vehicle control ECU.
  • Keep the removed service plug in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are servicing the vehicle.
  • After removing the service plug grip, do not touch the high voltage connectors and terminals for 5 minutes.
  1. PRECAUTION (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 2 (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 3 (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  6. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  7. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  8. REMOVE DECK TRIM COVER REAR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 1 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME LH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 4 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  14. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY LH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  16. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  17. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Remove the clip and 4 joints shown in the illustration, then remove the rear door scuff plate.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Scuff Plate LH
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  18. REMOVE FLOOR SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Remove the clip, then roll back the carpet.
      Fig 2: Removing Carpet Clips
      G00950664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip from the floor side panel.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and floor side panel.
      Fig 3: Removing Clip From Floor Side Panel
      G00950665Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER PANEL NO. 6 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
    NOTE: Wear insulating gloves.
  20. REMOVE JUNCTION TERMINAL (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
    NOTE: Wear insulating gloves.
  21. REMOVE FRAME WIRE (RR POSITION) 
    NOTE: Wear insulating gloves.
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the frame wire from the system main relay No. 2 and No. 3.
      NOTE: Insulate the removed terminals with insulating tape.
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