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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYENGINE FUEL SYSTEMFUEL TANK ASSY (FF)COMPONENTSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Removal & Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal & Installation
- REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- WORK FOR PREVENTING GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT
- Start the engine.
- After the engine has stopped on the its own, turn the ignition switch to lock.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- DISCONNECT FUEL EMISSION TUBE SUB-ASSY No. 1 (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE SET GASKET (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY REAR (2ZZ-GE ENGINE TYPE)
- Remove the console box insert.
- Remove the console box damper.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disconnect the power point socket connector, and remove the console box.
- REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE FRONT
- Remove the 2 nuts and floor panel brace front.
- REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT
- Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
- Tear off the front floor carpet.
- 1ZZ-FE:
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
- 2ZZ-GE:
- Disconnect the 2 oxygen sensor connectors.
- Remove the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
- Remove the 4 bolts, 4 compression springs and exhaust pipe.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR No. 1
- Remove the 5 bolts and fuel tank protector.
- SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY No. 2
- Remove the 2 installing bolts of the parking brake cable.
- SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY No. 3
- Remove the 2 installing bolts of the parking brake cable.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSY
- Pinch the fuel tube connector clip, and remove the fuel tube connector clip.
- Pull out the fuel tank main tube.
NOTE:- Check if there is any dirt like mud around the fuel tube connector before this work and clean the dirt away.
- Be careful of dirt like mud because the fuel tube connector has an O-ring to seal the fuel tube connector and pipe.
- Do not use any tool in this work.
- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
- After disconnecting, cover the fuel tube connector with a vinyl bag.
- When the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, pinch the fuel tank main tube between fingers, and turn it carefully to free and then disconnect the fuel tank main tube.
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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.