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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Fuel Tank ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See  PRECAUTION   ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  REAR SEAT ASSY (40/60 FOLDING)  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  4. SEPARATE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  5. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  6. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSY W/ PUMP & GAGE (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  7. DRAIN FUEL 
  8. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
  10. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO. 2 
    1. Remove the set bolt and set nut of the parking brake cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 2
    G02588926Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO. 3 
    1. Remove the set bolt and set nut of the parking brake cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3
    G02588927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and fuel tank protector.
    Fig 3: Removing Fuel Tank Protector
    G02588928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel pump tube.
      1. Pinch the tab of the retainer to remove the lock claws and pull it down as shown in Fig 4 .
      2. Pull out the fuel tank main tube.
      Fig 4: Pinching Tab To Remove Lock Claws
      G02588929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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