Section 998 (Fog Light System): Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Sedan: 

    REMOVE FRONT FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    • Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 1 .
    • Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
    1. Remove the front portion of fender liner.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts.
    4. Remove the front fog light assembly, as shown in Fig 1 .
    5. Install front fog light assembly.
    6. Adjust optical axis of fog light (See ADJUSTMENT ).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Fog Light Assembly (Sedan)
    G03494223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Wagon: 

    REMOVE FRONT FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    • Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown in Fig 2 .
    • Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
    1. Remove the front portion of fender liner.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts.
    4. Remove the front fog light assembly, as shown in Fig 2 .
    5. Install front fog light assembly.
    6. Adjust optical axis of fog light (See ADJUSTMENT ).
    Fig 2: Removing Front Fog Light Assembly (Wagon)
    G03494224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.

    1. Remove a part of LH front fender liner.
    2. Separate the connector and remove the bulb.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Fog Light Bulb
    G03494225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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