Removal [10/2022 - 10/2023]: Procedure
- 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 [11/2018 - ]
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- 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 [10/2022 - 10/2023]
- REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023]
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023]
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
- REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
- REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT TUBE
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent tube from the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Detach the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank vent tube.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent tube from the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tube.
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tube.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE
- Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARNING:
The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the appropriate service information , or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.
- Using an engine lifter, support the fuel tank assembly.
HINT:
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.
- Remove the 4 bolts and 2 fuel tank band sub-assemblies.
- Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.NOTE:
- Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
- When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
- Using an engine lifter, support the fuel tank assembly.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY