Removal [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - 08/2016] Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - ]
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
*a Retainer Pull Out Pull Off NOTE:- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly has an O-ring that seals the fuel pipe.
- Only disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly by hand.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE
- Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube.
- Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.
*a Retainer *b Fuel Pipe *c Fuel Tube Connector *d O-ring *e Nylon Tube Push Pull Out Pull Off NOTE:- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
- If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.NOTE:
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Check if there is any foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.
- Disengage the clamp to disconnect the fuel tank breather tube.
- Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tube connector.
*a Retainer *b O-ring *c Fuel Tube Connector *d Fuel Pipe Pull Out Pull Off NOTE:- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
- If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.NOTE:
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.
- Check if there is any foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
- Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
- Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tube connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
HINT:
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, place the fuel tank assembly horizontally.
- Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH.
- Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.NOTE:
- Do not drop the fuel tank assembly.
- When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the suspension arm or other surrounding parts.
- Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION
- REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY