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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  2. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]

  4. DRAIN FUEL 
  5. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.
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  6. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut.
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      *A for Type A
      *B for Type B
    2. for Type A:

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the front floor cover.

    3. for Type B:

      Detach the 5 clips and remove the front floor cover.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Detach the 3 clips and remove the nut and No. 1 fuel tank protector.
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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
    1. Detach the clip and remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 floor under cover.
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  9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tube.
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      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  10. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO CANISTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank to canister tube sub-assembly.
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      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  11. REMOVE FUEL HOSE PROTECTOR 
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    1. Detach the claw and remove the fuel hose protector from the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
  12. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
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  13. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the hose clamp and fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
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  14. DISCONNECT BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe.
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      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  15. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector and detach the 3 wire harness clamps.
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    2. Using an engine lifter and attachments, support the fuel tank assembly.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly.
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    4. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH.
    5. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 fuel tank band sub-assembly.
    6. Slightly lower the engine lifter.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to cut the wiring.

    7. 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.
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    8. Detach the wire harness from the 3 clamps and remove the fuel tank assembly.
  16. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2

  17. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE 

    See step  3

  18. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP 

    See step  4

  19. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2

  20. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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    *1 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly
    *2 No. 3 Fuel Tube Clamp
    *3 No. 5 Fuel Tube Clamp
    *4 Fuel Tube Grommet
    1. Detach the 5 clamps and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
  21. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Remove the No. 3 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank assembly.
  22. REMOVE NO. 5 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Remove the No. 5 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank assembly.
  23. REMOVE FUEL TUBE GROMMET 
    1. Remove the 3 fuel tube grommets from the fuel tank assembly.
  24. REMOVE BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the quick connector and remove the breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
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      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  25. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the No. 3 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.
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