Radiator Fan Relay: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open hood.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  3. Partiacially remove the front fascia to gain access to the radiator fan relay (Refer to FRONT FASCIA ).
  4. Disconnect the relay electrical connector (Fig 1 ).
  5. Remove the rivet attaching the relay to the front bumper beam (Fig 1 ).
  6. Remove the relay.
    Fig 1: Locating Radiator Fan Relay
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