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Removal [06/2018 - 08/2021]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] 

  2. DRAIN FUEL 
  3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Using needle nose pliers, remove the 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.
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      *a Needle Nose Pliers
  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
      GTY815914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMK Made

      Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]

  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY780710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMK Made

      Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]

  9. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information , or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

    1. Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
      GTY836415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]

    2. w/ Fuel Outlet Valve Assembly:
      1. Disconnect the fuel cut off valve with tube assembly from the fuel outlet valve assembly.
        GTY816741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]

    3. w/o Fuel Outlet Valve Assembly:
      1. Disconnect the fuel cut off valve with tube assembly from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).
        GTY842421Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - ]

    4. Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
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      HINT: 

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

    5. Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH.
      GTY836417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.
      NOTE:
      • 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 surrounding parts.
  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clamp to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY825708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMK Made
  11. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION (for TMMK Made) 
    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel tank cushion from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY816745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION (for TMMK Made) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY816760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002