Fuel Pressure Regulator: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND FUEL RETURN JET TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new O-ring, and install it to the fuel pressure regulator.
    2. Push in the fuel pressure regulator to the fuel filter.
    3. Check that the fuel pressure regulator rotates smoothly. If it does not rotates smoothly, the O-ring may be pinched, so remove the fuel pressure regulator and perform again steps ( b) and ( c) above.
    4. Connect the fuel return jet tube to the clamp of the No. 2 fuel suction support.
      Fig 1: Installing Fuel Pressure Regulator & Fuel Return Jet Tube Assembly
      G00893894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL SUCTION SUPPORT 
    1. Install the rubber cushion to the fuel pump.
      Fig 2: Installing Rubber Cushion To Fuel Pump
      G00893895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Push the fuel suction support, and attach the 4 snap claws to the claw holes.
      Fig 3: Installing No. 2 Fuel Suction Support
      G00893896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL PUMP AND SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY TO FUEL TANK (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
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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.
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