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Removal [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023] 

  2. DRAIN FUEL 
  3. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts (A), 8 screws (B) and clip (C).
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    2. Disengage the 4 grommets (D) to remove the front floor cover LH.
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 4 screws (A), clip (B), clip (C) and clip (D).
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    2. Disengage the 4 grommets (E) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.
  5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly from the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

      Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

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  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
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      Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  8. REMOVE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    The fuel tank sub-assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information, or the fuel tank sub-assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

    1. Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.
      GTY887356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

    2. Disconnect the lower fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.
      GTY887347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

    3. Support the fuel tank sub-assembly using an engine lifter.
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      HINT: 

      Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank sub-assembly horizontal.

    4. Remove the 5 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly and No. 2 fuel tank band sub-assembly.
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    5. Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      • When removing the fuel tank sub-assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
  9. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 3 clamps to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      GTY1107684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clamps to remove the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
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  11. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 1 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      GTY887341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the clip and No. 2 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      GTY887343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Disengage the clamp to separate the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      GTY887334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the No. 2 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
      GTY936997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 6 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

    1. Remove the 3 No. 6 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      GTY887337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

    1. Remove the No. 1 fuel tank cushion from the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      GTY887328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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