Removal (LX470)

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal (LX470)
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  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASEΒ . Remove engine cover. Remove air intake hose with intake air connector located between throttle body and air cleaner assembly.
  2. Remove fuel pressure pulsation damper with gaskets, and separate fuel supply hose from fuel rail. See Figure.
  3. Disconnect accelerator cable from accelerator cable clamp. Remove accelerator cable bracket and accelerator cable clamp. Remove engine cover brackets and EVAP Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) from intake manifold. Disconnect PCV hose from PCV valve. Remove bolts and disconnect engine wiring harness protector from intake manifold.
  4. Disconnect engine wiring harness clamp from engine hanger at front of intake manifold. Disconnect engine wiring harness clamps from brackets on passenger's side fuel rail. Remove fuel return pipe-to-fuel rail clamp bolt and separate clamp on fuel return pipe from rear of driver's side fuel rail.
  5. Remove front fuel pipe clamp bolt from clamp at center of front fuel pipe. Remove front fuel pipe-to-fuel rail union bolt with gaskets, and remove front fuel pipe from front of both fuel rails. See Figure. Note location of electrical connectors on fuel injectors for installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at fuel injectors.
  6. Remove fuel rail-to-intake manifold nuts. Remove fuel rails and fuel injectors as an assembly from intake manifold. Note direction of spacer installation on intake manifold for installation reference. Remove spacers and insulators from intake manifold. Remove fuel injectors from fuel rail. Remove "O" ring and grommet from fuel injector.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.