Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL, OVERHAUL, INSTALLATION)FUEL SYSTEMFUEL PUMPREMOVAL (LX470)
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Removal (LX470)
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal (LX470)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove rear seats, rear door scuff plates, step plates, rear seat lock covers, rear carpet and cover plate on floor panel for access to electrical connector for fuel pump. Disconnect electrical connector from top of fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit.
- Ensure area around fuel supply line and fuel return line on top of fuel pump is clean. Spread apart ends of retaining clips and pull retaining clips from fuel supply line and fuel return line on top of fuel pump. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect fuel supply line and fuel return line from top of fuel pump. It may be necessary to slightly rotate fuel supply line or fuel return line during removal to free line from fitting on fuel pump.
- Remove fuel pump retaining plate-to-fuel tank bolts and fuel pump retaining plate. Remove fuel pump assembly and gasket from fuel tank. Use care not to damage fuel filter (screen) on bottom of fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit when removing fuel pump.
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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.