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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Instrument Panel Assembly: 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. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove center console closeout panel. (Refer to CENTER CONSOLE CLOSEOUT PANEL ).
  3. Remove front floor console assembly. (Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE ).
  4. Remove floor console base assembly two screws attaching L-brackets to instrument panel. (Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE BASE ASSEMBLY ).
  5. Remove nuts attaching the floor braces to instrument panel (Fig 1 ). (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
    Fig 1: Removing Floor Bracket And Braces To Instrument Panel
    G03571727Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove steering column opening cover. (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
  7. Remove inflatable knee blocker four mounting screws (Fig 2 ).
  8. Remove two screws attaching instrument panel trim outlet plate (Fig 3 ).
  9. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs attaching instrument panel trim plate.
  10. Disengage braking brake handle from brake park release bracket, leave rod engaged.
  11. Remove instrument panel reinforcement (Fig 4 ).
  12. Disconnect bulkhead wiring harness connectors.
  13. Disconnect body control module wiring connectors.
  14. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. (Refer to SHROUD - LOWER ) and (Refer to SHROUD - UPPER ).
  15. Disconnect steering column wiring connectors.
  16. Disconnect steering column pinch bolt and retaining nuts (4). (Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ).
  17. Disconnect brake light wiring connectors.
  18. Remove steering column retaining nuts (Fig 5 ).
  19. Remove shift interlock cable. (Refer to SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE ).
  20. Remove both left and right side A-pillar trim. (Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM ).
  21. Remove instrument panel end caps. (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
  22. Remove both front door sill scuff plates. (Refer to FRONT DOOR SILL SCUFF PLATE ).
  23. Remove both cowl side trim panel. (Refer to COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL ).
    Fig 2: Removing Inflatable Knee Blocker
    G03571728Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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