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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    (See PRECAUTION  )

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER 

    (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO. 3 
    1. Remove the 5 nuts and front floor heat insulator No. 3.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Floor Heat Insulator No. 3
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  5. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
    1. Disengage the 4 grommets.
    2. Remove the screw and fuel tank protector subassembly No. 1.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly No. 1
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  6. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the parking brake cable assembly No. 3.
      Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3
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  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK WIRE 
    1. Separate the fuel tank wire connector from the bracket.
    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Wire
      G04111545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the clamp from the charcoal canister protector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and charcoal canister protector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Charcoal Canister Protector
      G04111546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER FUEL HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the charcoal canister fuel hose from the charcoal canister assembly.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Charcoal Canister Fuel Hose From Charcoal Canister Assembly
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      1. Pinch the retainer and pull out the quick connector with the quick connector pushed to the pipe side to disconnect the charcoal canister fuel hose from the charcoal canister assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Remove dirt or foreign objects on the quick connector before this work.
        • Be careful not to allow foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the pipe that is sealed by O-rings.
        • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
        • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
        • Protect the connected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the charcoal canister fuel hose.
        • If the quick connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull them to release.
  10. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull the retainer down as shown in the illustration.
    2. Pull out the fuel tank main tube.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
      G04111548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check for dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation. Clean the connector as necessary.
      • Be careful not to allow mud or foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the pipe and connector that are sealed by O-rings.
      • Do not use any tools for this operation.
      • Do not damage the disconnected pipe and connector. Prevent intrusion of foreign objects by covering the pipe and connector with a plastic bag.
      • When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release. Pull out the connector carefully.
  11. DISCONNECT BREATHER LOWER TUBE 
    1. Remove the checker of the breather lower tube connector.
    2. Pinch the retainer of the breather lower tube connector, and pull out the breather lower tube connector to disconnect the breather lower tube from the fuel tank.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Breather Lower Tube
      G04111549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check for dirt around the connector before this operation. Remove the dirt as necessary.
      • Be careful not to allow mud or foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the pipe and connector that are sealed by O-rings.
      • Do not use any tool in this operation.
      • Do not damage the disconnected pipe and connector. Prevent intrusion of foreign objects by covering the pipe and connector with a plastic bag.
      • When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release. Pull out the connector carefully.
  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set a transmission jack to the fuel tank.
    2. Remove the fuel filler pipe clamp and fuel tube connector from the fuel tank inlet pipe.
      Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Clamp And Fuel Tube Connector
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    3. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel tank bands.
    4. Operate the transmission jack, and disconnect the fuel inlet pipe.
    5. Operate the transmission jack, and remove the fuel tank.
      Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Tank Bands
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  13. REMOVE FUEL PUMP AND GAUGE WITH SUCTION TUBE 
    1. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
    2. Disconnect the clamp and vapor pressure sensor connector.
      Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector, Clamp And Vapor Pressure Sensor Connector
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    3. Remove the tube joint clip and clamp, and pull out the fuel pump tube.
      Fig 12: Removing Tube Joint Clip And Clamp
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      NOTE:
      • Check for dirt around the fuel tube joint before this work. Clean the dirt away as necessary.
      • Be careful not to allow dirt or foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the fuel tube connector and fuel suction plate that are sealed by O-rings.
      • Do not use any tools in this work.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
      • Cover the disconnected fuel tube joint with a plastic bag.
      • When the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, pinch the fuel tank tube with the fingers, and turn it carefully to release. Disconnect the fuel tank tube.
    4. Remove the 8 bolts, fuel tank vent tube set plate and fuel pump connector plate.
      Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Tube Set Plate And Fuel Pump Connector Plate Bolts
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    5. Pull out the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
      • Be careful not to bend the arm of the sender gauge.
    6. Remove the gasket from the fuel suction tube.
      Fig 14: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly
      G04111555Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. DRAIN FUEL 
  15. REMOVE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINMENT VALVE 
    1. Disconnect the connector and clamp.
      Fig 15: Identifying Connector And Clamp
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    2. Remove the 2 nuts from the fuel vapor containment valve.
      Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Vapor Containment Valve Nuts
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    3. Push the fuel tank vent hose deep into the fuel tank to release the lock pin.
    4. Pinch portion A.
    5. Pull out the fuel tank vent hose.
    6. Remove the fuel vapor containment valve from the fuel tank.
      Fig 17: Releasing Lock Pushing Fuel Tank Vent Hose Into Fuel Tank
      G04111558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE FUEL TANK WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the 4 clamps, and remove the fuel tank wire.
      Fig 18: Identifying Fuel Tank Wire
      G04111559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel tank main tube from the clamp.
      Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
      G04111560Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE CLAMP 
    1. Remove the 2 clamps of the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
      Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube Clamps
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    2. Remove the clamp from the fuel tank.
      Fig 21: Identifying Fuel Tank Clamp
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  19. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 8 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.
      Fig 22: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushion
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