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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 926 (EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM)REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSYREPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Rear Spoiler Sub-ASSY: Replacement
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. .
- When replacing the spoiler, heat the body and spoiler using a heat light.
Heating temperature:
HEATING TEMPERATURE CHARTItem Temperature Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) Spoiler 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPONENT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE COVER (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HANDLE INSIDE (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Put protective tape onto the body.
- Heat the spoiler.NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively.
- Tie objects that can serve as handle (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
- Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown inFig 1
.
If planing to reuse the spoiler, take care not to damage the spoiler.
NOTE: Do not damage the body. - Remove the spoiler.
- Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown inFig 1
.
- INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY
- Heat the body mounting surface.NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively.
- Remove the protective tape from the body.
- Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
- Clean the spoiler if planning to reuse it.NOTE: Do not heat the body mounting surface excessively.
- Remove the adhesive tape from the spoiler.
- Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
- Put new adhesive tape to the spoiler as shown in Fig 2
.
- Heat the body and spoiler.NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler and body excessively.
- Heat the body and spoiler.
- Install the spoiler with the 4 bolts.
- Heat the body mounting surface.
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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.