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Removal & Installation And Disassembly & Reassembly

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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE, see  PRECAUTION  . 
  2. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR, see  CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY  . 
  3. REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the fuel tank filler hose cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Fuel Tank Filler Hose Cover
    G03062033Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose
      G03062034Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Deeply push the connector to release the locking tab.
      2. Pinch portion A.
      3. Pull out the connector.
    2. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G03062035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel tank main tube.
      NOTE:
      • Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and remove the dirt as necessary.
      • Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can be contaminated.
      • Do not use any tool in this operation.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
      • When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.
      Fig 4: Identifying Tube Connector
      G03062036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Hose Clamp
      G03062037Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the fuel tube.
      1. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel tank main tube.
      NOTE:
      • Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and remove the dirt as necessary.
      • Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can be contaminated.
      • Fig 6: Identifying O-Ring
        G03062039Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Do not use any tool in this operation.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
      • When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.
      • Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector
        G03062038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 8: Removing Wire Harness Clamps
      G03062040Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Set up a transmission jack under the fuel tank.
    7. Remove the 6 set bolts of the 3 fuel tank bands.
      Fig 9: Removing Set Bolts Of Fuel Tank Bands
      G03062041Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. While operating the transmission jack, unfasten the 4 claws for the wire harness and disconnect the fuel pump connector and vapor pressure sensor connector, then remove the fuel tank and the 3 fuel tank bands from the vehicle
    Fig 10: Identifying Vapor Pressure Sensor
    G03062042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY, see  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  
  6. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY W/PUMP & GAGE, see  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  . 

    SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430)

  7. DRAIN FUEL 
  8. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
    Fig 11: Loosening Hose Clamp Bolt
    G03062043Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Remove the hose of the fuel tank vent hose from the 3 hose clamps.
    2. Remove the fuel tank vent hose.
      Fig 12: Removing Fuel Tank Vent Hose
      G03062044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Deeply push the connector to release the locking tab.
      2. Pinch portion A.
      3. Pull out the connector.
  10. CONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
  11. INSTALL FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Install a new fuel tank to filler pipe hose as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 13: Installing New Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
    G03062045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY W/PUMP & GAGE, see  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  . 

    SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430)

  13. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY  . 

  14. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set up the fuel tank to the transmission jack.
    2. While operating the transmission jack, fasten the 4 claws for the wire harness and connect the fuel pump connector and vapor pressure sensor connector, then install the fuel tank and the 3 fuel tank bands to the vehicle.
    3. Tighten the 6 set bolts of the 3 fuel tank bands.

      Torque: 33 N.m (336 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

    4. Install the 2 wire harness clamps.
    5. Connect the fuel tube.
      1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe until fuel tube connector makes "click" sound.
      Fig 14: Installing Wire Harness Clamps
      G03062046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
      • After connecting, check if the connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
    6. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 15: Connecting Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
      G03062047Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the fuel tank main tube.
      1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe until fuel tube connector makes "click" sound.
      Fig 16: Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G03062048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
      • After connecting, check if the connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
    8. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
  15. ADD FUEL 
  16. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS, see  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  . 
  17. INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER 

    Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

  18. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR, see  CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY  .