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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 814 (Interior Light System): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal

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Sedan: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
- Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
1. Remove the Internal Trunk Release Handle.
2. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
  
  Fig 1: Removing A Part Of Luggage Compartment Door Trim (Sedan)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Remove the 4 nuts.
4. Remove luggage compartment door outer garnish.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in the illustration, disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling The Claw Towards The Inside Of The Vehicle (Sedan)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Wagon: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
- Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
1. Remove the back door trim.
2. Remove the 4 nuts.
  
  Fig 3: Removing The Back Door Trim (Wagon)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Remove back door outer garnish.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in the illustration, disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling The Claw Towards The Inside Of The Vehicle (Wagon)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Sedan: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB
HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
1. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting The Bulb Sockets (Sedan)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Wagon: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB
HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
1. Remove the back door trim.
2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting The Bulb Sockets (Wagon)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.