2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 
    1. Discharge fuel system pressure (See FUEL SYSTEM ).
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel suction tube assembly from the fuel tank assembly (See REMOVAL ).
  4. DRAIN FUEL 
  5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel tank protector sub-assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolts
    G06009797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, and separate the parking brake cables.
    Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Cables Bolts
    G06009796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
    2. Pull the fuel tank vent hose out of the pipe.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
      • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
      • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
      • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
      • Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose
    G06041811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT BREATHER TUBE FUEL HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the breather tube fuel hose.
      1. Remove the checker of the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
      2. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
        • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
        • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
        • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
        • Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
        • If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
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