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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 970 (BODY - INTERIOR)QUARTER TRIM PANELREMOVAL
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Quarter Trim Panel: 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.
- Open rear door.
- Open liftgate.
- Remove rear door sill scuff plate. (Refer to REMOVAL ).
- Remove liftgate sill scuff plate. (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Fold the first row seat back down and roll seat forward.
- Fold second row seat back down.
- Remove rear floor storage bin.(Refer to REMOVAL ).
- Remove second row seat from vehicle to access quarter trim panel. (Refer to SEATS ).
- Remove C-pillar lower seat belt anchor and D-pillar lower seat belt anchor.
- Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs and remove quarter trim panel bolster cover (speaker grille). (Refer to SPEAKER ).
- Remove screw attaching tie down ring (Fig 1).
- Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs attaching quarter trim panel body side panel.
- Pull quarter trim panel free enough to reach behind trim panel to disconnect power outlet connector and speaker connector.
- Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
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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.