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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 989 (MIRRORS)OUTER REAR VIEW MIRRORREPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Outer Rear View Mirror: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.

REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSY OVERHAUL
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH OVERHAUL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH OVERHAUL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSY LH OVERHAUL
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSY LH (Without Memory)
1. Disconnect the wire harness of terminals 4 and 5 from the connector.
  1. Using a screwdriver to hold the connector lance up, pull out the wire harness terminal.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror Sub-Assy LH Connector Terminal
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Tape the outer mirror body with protection tape.
3. Using a roof moulding remover, disengage the clips placed in the lower part of mirror.
4. Pull out the outer rear view mirror LH.
  
  Fig 2: Disengaging Clips Placed In Lower Part Of Mirror
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSY LH (With Memory)
1. Disconnect the wire harness of terminals 3 and 9 from the connector.
  1. Using a screwdriver to hold the connector lance up, pull out the wire harness terminal.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror Sub-Assy LH Connector Terminal
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Tape the outer mirror body with protection tape.
3. Using a roof-moulding remover, disengage the clips placed in the lower part of mirror.
4. Pull out the outer rear view mirror LH.
  
  Fig 4: Disengaging Clips Placed In Lower Part Of Mirror
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSYLH
1. Insert the claws placed in the upper part of the backside of the mirror into the actuator hole.
2. Set the mirror in the actuator.
3. Insert the lower portion of mirror to engage the 2 clips securely.
4. Connect the wire harness terminal to the connector.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Claws In Upper Part Of Backside Of Mirror Into Actuator Hole
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.