Removal & Installation (Prius)
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Read service precautions before proceeding with service procedure. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS .
- Purge flow switching valve Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) is located on bracket at charcoal canister on top of fuel tank and contains Blue 2-pin electrical connector with Black and Black/Red wires. See Fig 1. Manufacturer states fuel tank must be removed for access to purge flow switching valve VSV. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove rear seat cushion and cover plate on floor panel for access to fuel pump if not previously done. Disconnect electrical connector from top of fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. Electric fuel pump is located in the fuel tank.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove exhaust pipe assembly and tailpipe for access to fuel tank. Drain gasoline from fuel tank into approved container. Disconnect fuel filler tube and any remaining hoses for fuel tank removal. Support fuel tank with transmission jack. Remove fuel tank retaining bolts and fuel tank.
- Disconnect necessary hoses and electrical connector for removal of purge flow switching valve VSV. Remove retaining bolts and purge flow switching valve. To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket on exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Tighten fuel tank retaining bolts and exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Operate fuel pump and check for fuel leaks. See FUEL PUMP OPERATION under FUEL SYSTEMS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 4-CYLINDER article.