Removal [12/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
- REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3
- DRAIN FUEL
See step 4
- REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
See step 5
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK HEAT INSULATOR (for 2WD)
See step 6
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 CROSSMEMBER BRACE LH
See step 10
- REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER
See step 11
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
See step 12
- REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
See step 21
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Widen the tip of the tube joint clip and pull out the clip in the direction indicated by the arrow.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Tube Joint Clip *2 Fuel Tube Connector *3 O-Ring Pull Out Pull NOTE:- Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
- The fuel tube connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
- Do not use any tools.
- Do not bend or twist the tubes.
- Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
- If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
- Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly to disconnect it.
- Widen the tip of the tube joint clip and pull out the clip in the direction indicated by the arrow.
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER
See step 16
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY
See step 17
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE SET GASKET
See step 18
- REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY