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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 636 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTICS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING PAD SWITCHREPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Steering Pad Switch: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2
REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw (A).
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip, before use.
2. Disengage the claw (B) and remove the connector cover.
  
  Fig 1: Disengaging Claw Using A Screwdriver
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (see DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws and steering pad switch.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Screws And Steering Pad Switch
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Disengage the wiring 2 pins from the connector, and pull them out.
  
  Fig 3: Disengaging Wiring Pins From Connector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (see DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE )
INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (If the horn button contact plate of the horn button assembly is deformed, replace the horn button assembly with a new one)(For Horn operation, see HORN SYSTEM ).
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )

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When to See a Mechanic

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.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.