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Removal [09/2020 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - ] 

  2. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - ] 

  3. DRAIN FUEL 
  4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]

  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for Half Cover Type) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2021 - ]

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for Half Cover Type) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2021 - ]

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TUBE PROTECTOR (for Half Cover Type) 
    1. for LH Side:
      1. Remove the No. 1 fuel tube protector from the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
        GTY811458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. for RH Side:
      1. Remove the No. 1 fuel tube protector from the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
        GTY811464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. for LH Side:
      GTY811457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]

    2. for RH Side:
      GTY811456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 2 fuel tank filler pipe support from the No. 3 center floor cross member sub-assembly.
      GTY947950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      NOTE:

      Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.

      1. Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tube connector.
        GTY948253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Retainer *b O-ring
        *c Fuel Tube Connector *d Fuel Pipe (Fuel Tank Assembly)
        Pull out Pull off
      2. If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe (fuel tank assembly) are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe (fuel tank assembly) carefully.
        NOTE:

        Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe (fuel tank assembly).

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe (fuel tank assembly) and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
  11. DISCONNECT FUEL CUT OFF VALVE TUBE 
    NOTE:

    Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.

    1. Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel cut off valve tube from the fuel tank vent hose.
      GTY496873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Evaporation Vent Tube Clamp
      *a Retainer
      Pull
      Pull off
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to disconnect the fuel cut off valve tube by hand.
      • Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel cut off valve tube has an O-ring that seals the fuel tank vent hose.
      • Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the fuel cut off valve tube.
    2. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the fuel cut off valve tube from the No. 1 evaporation vent tube clamp.
  12. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE 
    NOTE:

    Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.

    1. Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.
      GTY516015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Breather Tube Clamp
      *a Retainer
      *b Claw
      Pull
      Pull out
      Pull off
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to disconnect the fuel tank breather tube by hand.
      • Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tank breather tube has an O-ring that seals the pipe (fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly).
      • Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the fuel tank breather tube.
    2. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the breather tube clamp.
  13. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Electric Parking Brake System) 
    1. Disengage the 4 clamps.
      GTY628458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 2 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      *2 No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      Bolt
      Nut
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly and No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
  14. REMOVE REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46 [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46 [11/2021 - ]

  15. REMOVE REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [11/2021 - ]

  16. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
      GTY469422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt
      Nut

      HINT: 

      Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and 2 No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assemblies.
    3. Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Slowly operate the engine lifter to lower the fuel tank assembly.
      • Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
      • When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the suspension arm or other surrounding parts.
  17. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY811454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the No. 3 fuel tube clamp and No. 5 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY506221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 3 Fuel Tube Clamp
      *2 No. 5 Fuel Tube Clamp
  18. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 5 No. 6 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY410406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the fuel tank bracket, 2 fuel tank cushions and fuel tank cushion set from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY516361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Fuel Tank Bracket
      *2 Fuel Tank Cushion
      *3 Fuel Tank Cushion Set
      *a RH Side
      *b LH Side
  19. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY466364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Fuel Tank Protector Sub-assembly
      *2 No. 2 Fuel Tank Protector
      *3 No. 3 Fuel Tank Protector
    2. Remove the No. 2 fuel tank protector and No. 3 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.