Section 894 (Instrument Panel): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
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  1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARISHΒ 
    1. Push the upper portion of front pillar garnish, then pull and release the clip.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Garish
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