Fog Lamp Unit: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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.

If replacing fog lamp unit with new, the fog lamp must be transferred to the new unit.

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of fog lamps with fingers or other possibly oily surface. Reduced lamp life will result.
  1. Connect the electrical connection to the fog lamp.
  2. Make sure as you install the fog lamp unit into the fascia, the rear indexing dowels are properly lined up (Fig 2).
  3. Push the fog lamp unit straight into the front fascia.
  4. Install one retaining screw to the underside of the fascia in the fog lamp opening (Fig 1).
  5. Connect the battery negative cable.
  6. Verify vehicle and system operation
  7. Close hood.
    Fig 1: Identifying Components Of Fog Lamp Unit
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