The hood that came on your Toyota Matrix from the factory is more than just a hinged cover to protect your engine. The many parts of hoods determine just how well they work, after all. A hood with a cowl screen, for instance, shields your air intake system, and this indirectly safeguards engine parts. A decklid, for another example, is really a type of hood: whether you call one that or not, the name is just another way to say "hinged trunk cover."

What are the Parts of a Toyota Matrix Hood?

Other than a cowl screen, they range widely. The long list includes a bumper, lift support, safety catch, release lever, weather stripping, and even a lock. Bumpers properly align your hood and fenders. Lift supports prop the hood up. Safety catches help keep your hood from popping open during a drive. Release levers let the hood back down. A weather strip keeps water and debris from infiltrating. Locks can prevent others opening your hood and gaining access to your engine. Plenty more components keep everything together securely, ranging from clips and adjusters to liner rivets. These aren't all, either. Is it time to replace any of them? Go OEM for a guaranteed fit. Toyota makes the hoods for its Matrix to work with your hatchback specifically, right off the line. You can order what you need online, too, right from our auto parts counter. So, take care of the job in short order. Buy now!