Fuel Tank: Removal

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DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER
1. Remove the nut, bolt, 3 clips and floor cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
1. Remove the 2 nuts, clip and floor under cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Nuts, Clip And Floor Under Cover
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DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Parking Brake Cable Bolts
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Pinch and pull the main tube connector to disconnect the connector from the pipe.
  NOTE:
  - Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
  - Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
  - Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
  - Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
  - Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.
  - If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
2. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the tank.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
1. Disconnect the filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE
1. Disconnect the breather hose from the fuel tank.
  NOTE:
  - Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
  - Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
  - Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
  - Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
  - Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.
  - If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank Breather Hose
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE
1. Remove the 3 bolts and filler pipe protector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and filler pipe.
REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Set a mission jack underneath the fuel tank.
2. Remove the 6 bolts and 3 fuel tank bands.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Bolts
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3. Slightly lower the mission jack.
  NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wirings.
4. Fold back approximately half of each cushion rubber so that the wire harness can be detached from the fuel tank in the step below.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushion
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5. Disconnect the fuel pump connector and sender gauge connector.
  NOTE:
  - Before this procedure, check the connector for dirt, mud or other contamination.
  - Do not use any tools in this procedure.
6. Detach the wire harness from the 4 clamps and remove the fuel tank.