Vapor Pressure Sensor ASSY (3MZ-FE): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See  FUEL SYSTEM (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See  REAR SEAT  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See  FUEL SUCTION W/PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION W/PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (See  FUEL SUCTION W/PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (3MZ-FE)  ) 
  6. DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the tube joint clip, then pull out the fuel pump tube.
      Fig 1: Removing Tube Joint Clip
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