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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 926 (EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM)ROOF HEADLINING ASSYREPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Roof Headlining ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws labeled A, 2 claws labeled B and 4 claws labeled C.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 5 clips and scuff plate.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate LH
    G03553595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the clip labeled A.
    2. Disengage the claw, and remove the clip labeled B and side trim.
      Fig 2: Removing Clip & Side Trim
      G03553596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  8. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Remove the shoulder anchor bolt.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 clips and pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Center Pillar Garnish LH
      G03553597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSY INNER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the clip labeled A, 3 clips labeled B and side garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Clip & Side Garnish LH
      G03553598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSY INNER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the clip and pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Disengaging Claw And Removing Clip Pillar Garnish
      G03553599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pull the garnish upward and remove it from the instrument panel.
    3. W/ curtain shield airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag LH.

      1. Cover the airbag with cloth or a piece of nylon approximately 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) in size. Fix the ends of the cover with tape as shown in Fig 6 .
        NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with the protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed. 
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