Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 970 (BODY - INTERIOR)HEADLINERREMOVAL
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Section 970 (Body - Interior): Headliner: 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.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove sun visors and vanity mirrors.
- Remove sun visor center supports.
- Remove assist handles attaching screws and remove, if equipped.
- Remove second row dome lamp and coat hook attaching screw and remove, if equipped.
- Remove A-pillar trim. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
- Remove B-pillar upper trim. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
- Remove liftgate header trim. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
- Remove D-pillar trim. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
- Remove C-pillar upper trim, as necessary. (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Remove overhead console, if equipped. (Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE ).
- Remove overhead DVD video screen, if equipped. (Refer to VIDEO SCREEN ).
- Disconnect wire harness connectors at the left A-pillar (Fig 1).
- Disconnect wire harness connector and wire clips at the right A-pillar (Fig 2).
- Disconnect rear view mirror wire connector from mirror.
- Disengage push in fasteners attaching headlining to roof panel (Figure) and (Figure).
- Remove headlining from roof.
- Remove headlining through liftgate opening.
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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.