Heater Main Relay: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE HEATER MAIN RELAY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 passenger side junction block set nuts.
      Fig 1: Removing Passenger Side Junction Block Set Nuts
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    3. Remove the heater main relay from passenger side junction block.
      Fig 2: Removing Heater Main Relay From Passenger Side Junction Block
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  4. INSPECT HEATER MAIN RELAY CONTINUITY 
    Fig 3: Inspecting Heater Main Relay Continuity (1 Of 2)
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    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 4: Inspecting Heater Main Relay Continuity (2 Of 2)
    G00889056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL HEATER MAIN RELAY 
    1. Install the heater main relay to passenger side junction block.
    2. Install the passenger side junction block set nuts.
    3. Connect the connectors.
  6. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
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