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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 585 (INSTRUMENT PANEL)REMOVAL

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 585 (Instrument Panel): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate
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1. Remove the 4 screws and front door scuff plate.
2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD

Fig 2: Removing Cowl Side Trim Board
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1. Remove the nut and cowl side trim board.
2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE SIDE PANEL
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH

Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
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1. Remove the assist grip.
  1. (1) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. (2) Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
2. Remove the front pillar garnish.
3. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
Disconnect the 4 connectors, remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL

Fig 4: Removing Lower Finish Panel
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1. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and lower finish panel.
REMOVE SWITCH BASE

Fig 5: Removing Switch Base
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Using a screwdriver, lift up the switch base and remove it.

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 screws and cluster finish panel.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER

Fig 6: Removing Combination Meter
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1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the combination meter and disconnect the 4 connectors.
REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL

Fig 7: Removing Integration Control Panel
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1. Remove the 2 screws as shown in the illustration.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the integration panel, then disconnect the connectors.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 8 bolts and radio tuner assembly.
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

Fig 8: Removing Air Conditioner Control Assembly
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DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR

Fig 9: Disconnecting Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Connector
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