2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Pump: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket onto the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Gasket
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    2. Set the fuel suction tube to the fuel tank.
      NOTE: Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
  2. INSTALL FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER 
    1. Align the protrusion of the fuel suction tube with the notch of the fuel tank.
      Fig 2: Aligning Protrusion Of Fuel Suction Tube With Notch Of Fuel Tank
      G06009924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. While holding the fuel suction tube assembly by hand to prevent it from tilting, align the starting marks on a new fuel pump gauge retainer and fuel tank and tighten a new fuel pump gauge retainer.
      Fig 3: Aligning Starting Marks On Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer And Fuel Tank
      G06009789Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and your hand, tighten the fuel pump gauge retainer 2 revolutions so that the mark of the retainer comes within the range shown in the illustration.

      SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430) 

      NOTE: Use SST. Do not use any other tools such as a screwdriver.

      HINT:

      Insert the notch of SST into the rib of the fuel pump gauge retainer.

      Fig 4: Tightening Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer
      G06009790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
      1. Align the fuel tank vent connector with the pipe, then push in the fuel tank vent connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tank vent hose to the fuel suction plate.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connecting surfaces of the fuel tank vent connector and pipe before performing this work.
        • After connecting the fuel tank vent hose, check that the fuel tank vent hose is securely connected by pulling on the quick connector.
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