OEM 2009 Toyota Matrix Blend Door Actuator

2009 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install a Blend Door Actuator and its related components on 2009 Toyota Matrix?

  A: Begin the installation of the air inlet control servo motor by fixing it with 2 screws. After the blower installation you must position either the heater with PTC element or blower assembly only before applying the No. 3 air duct subassembly. The installation order begins with secure air conditioning unit handling and then moving onto instrument panel reinforcement assembly before finally installing the air conditioning unit. You should install the instrument panel brace sub-assembly and theft warning ECU assembly along with the center instrument panel to cowl brace. After the installation of the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly the work continues with the implementation of the center instrument panel register connector assembly followed by the installation of the rear air ducts (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3). Fitting the chain includes the air conditioning amplifier assembly together with the power steering ECU assembly as well as the steering post assembly. Before proceeding with the attachment of the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly ensure front wheels point forward in a straight direction whether vehicle operates with 2WD or 4WD. A technician should install the stop light switch assembly followed by the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly then the instrument panel sub reinforcement and column hole cover silencer sheet. When the engine immobiliser system is present they should also install the transponder key amplifier. After completing the installation of the lower instrument panel sub-assembly proceed to attach the radio wire sub-assembly along with the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly and upper and lower steering column covers along with connecting the shift lever assembly according to transaxle type. The procedure continues with the installation of cowl side trim boards on both sides before the technician applies front door scuff plates followed by the No.2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly. The technician must install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly and switch hole bases and lower center instrument panel finish panels according to transaxle type. Follow the installation procedure by adding the front console box assembly for 2WD and 4WD operations together with the console box carpet and front upper console box. Drew installs the air conditioning panel and navigation antenna cord sub-assembly according to the equipment installed. He also mounts the radio receiver assembly with bracket but only when navigation is not included. Installation of navigation receiver assembly with bracket needs to be performed on vehicles that have navigation. Proceed with installing the upper instrument panel sub-assembly before connecting the instrument panel wire assembly and putting in both the No. 1 instrument panel box door assembly with glove compartment door assembly. The technician should install the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly together with shift lever knob sub-assembly for both transaxle types followed by the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly. Both sides of front pillar garnish should be secured by performing any needed connections to the front door opening trim Weather Strip. Mount the combination meter assembly together with the meter hood sub-assembly followed by instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly then the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly. The wheels need to be straightened before adjusting the spiral cable for installation of the steering wheel assembly together with its steering pad. Charge the system with refrigerant and install the heater outlet and inlet water hoses together with the liquid pipe sub-assembly and suction pipe sub-assembly while inspecting the steering wheel center point after installing the lower No. 3 and No. 2 steering wheel covers. The system requires refrigerant charging and a proper amount of engine coolant according to the selected engine between 2AZ-FE and 2ZR-FE. Attach the cable to the negative battery terminal while looking for coolant leaks when dealing with either 2AZ-FE or 2ZR-FE engine type. Complete the procedure by inspecting the steering pad then checking the SRS warning light followed by engine engine warm-up and refrigerant leak inspection.