Section 924 (Front Door): Overhaul

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Overhaul
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HINT:

  • The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order.
  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and claw, and remove the garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Disengaging Clip & Claw And Removing Garnish
      G03553477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the plug.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Front Door Inside Handle Bezel Plug
      G03553478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and 5 claws, and remove the armrest base panel together with the power window regulator master switch.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Armrest Base Panel LH
      G03553479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the switch connector.
    3. Remove the 3 screws and the power window regulator master switch from the armrest base panel upper.
    4. RH side:

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and 5 claws, and remove the armrest base panel together with the 2 switches.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Armrest Base Panel RH
      G03553480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the switch connector.
    6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws, remove the door control switch assy.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    7. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws, remove the power window regulator switch.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 5 screws as shown in Fig 5 .
      Fig 5: Removing Cover
      G03553481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 8 clips and remove the trim upward.

      HINT:

      If clip cannot be reached with the clip remover, pull on the lower trim to remove it.

      Fig 6: Disengaging Clips & Removing Trim Upward
      G03553482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 cables.
      Fig 7: Removing Cables
      G03553483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 11 claws and remove the weatherstrip inner.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Using a screwdriver, remove the front door trim moulding No. 2 LH.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH 
    1. Disconnect the mirror connector.
    2. Remove the 3 nuts and mirror.
      NOTE: Be careful when removing the nuts as the mirror may fall and become damaged. 
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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.