Main Battery Cable No. 2: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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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 REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 2 (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  3. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 3 (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  5. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  6. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  7. REMOVE DECK TRIM COVER REAR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 1 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME LH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME RH (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 DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY RH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  17. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  18. REMOVE QUARTER VENT DUCT INNER NO. 2 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  19. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  20. REMOVE QUARTER VENT DUCT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  21. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER PANEL NO. 6 (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  22. REMOVE JUNCTION TERMINAL (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
    NOTE: Wear insulating gloves.
  23. REMOVE FRAME WIRE (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
    NOTE: Wear insulating gloves.
  24. REMOVE HV BATTERY ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  25. REMOVE BATTERY COVER SUB-ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  ) 
  26. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR COVER NO. 3 
    NOTE: Wear insulating gloves.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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