2009 Toyota Matrix Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushions
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  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Install the fuel tank vent hose onto the fuel tube clamp.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tube Clamp
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  3. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel tank main tube onto the fuel tank.
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack.
      Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube
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    2. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle.
    3. Install the 2 No. 1 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Installing Fuel Tank Into Vehicle
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  5. INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank filler pipe to the fuel tank.
      NOTE: Make sure that the hose clamp is facing the correct direction when installing.
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