Necessary preliminary tasks

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Draw off FUEL from fuel tank
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Release plastic nuts (1).

Installation:

Check plastic nuts (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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IMPORTANT: There may be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.
Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Unfasten hose clip (2).

Installation:

Check hose clamp (2), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Hose, Hose Clamp And Quick-Release Coupling

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Release quick-release coupling (1).

Detach fuel filler pipe from filler hose (3).

Release hose clamp (4) and remove filler hose (3).

Installation:

Check hose clamp (4), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Installation:

Make sure lines (1) and (2) are correctly seated in holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Lines

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