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Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

  2. DRAIN FUEL 
  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 
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      1. Remove the clip (A), 2 bolts (B) and 7 screws (C).
      2. Turn the 4 clips (D) and remove the front floor cover LH from the vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        If the 4 clips are not turned when the front floor cover LH is removed, the front floor cover LH or stud bolt may be damaged.

        HINT: 

        Do not remove the clips from the front floor cover LH.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
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      1. Remove the 3 clips (A), 2 clips (B) and 4 screws (C).
      2. Turn the 3 clips (D) and remove the No. 1 floor under cover from the vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        If the 3 clips are not turned when the No. 1 floor under cover is removed, the No. 1 floor under cover or stud bolt may be damaged.

        HINT: 

        Do not remove the clips from the No. 1 floor under cover.

  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the charcoal canister assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE 
    1. for TMC Made
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

    2. except TMC Made
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

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

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      1. Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.

        HINT: 

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

      2. Remove the 5 bolts, fuel tank band sub-assembly and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH.
      3. 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.
  11. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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  13. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
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  14. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 6 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

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  15. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 2 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

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  16. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 2 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

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