Removal [09/2016 - ]: Procedure
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ]
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the engine 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 [10/2015 - ]
- 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 [10/2015 - ]
- REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE NO. 3 ROOM PARTITION PAD
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
*1 Tube Joint Clip *a Fuel Tube Joint *b O-Ring *c Fuel Suction Plate Sub-assembly Remove the tube joint clip and fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
NOTE:- Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this step.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube joint contains the O-rings that seal the plug.
- Perform this step by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag and tape after disconnecting the fuel tube.
Front of Vehicle Release the lock and remove the No. 1 fuel tube clamp.
- Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer.
*a Insertion Point SST (Bolt) - Set the 2 claws, 2 bolts and plate of SST on the fuel pump gauge retainer.
- SST: 09808-14031
- 09808-01010
- 09808-01020
- 09808-01030
- 09808-01090
- SST: 09808-01071
HINT:
Securely insert the ends of SST into the insertion points in the fuel pump gauge retainer.
- SST: 09808-14031
- While firmly pressing the claws of SST into the insertion points in the fuel pump gauge retainer, tighten the bolts of the claws.
- Attach the handle of SST.
- Check once more that the tip of SST is securely inserted into the insertion area of the fuel pump gauge retainer as shown in the illustration.
- While lightly pressing down on SST so it does not come off the retainer, slowly turn the handle and remove the fuel pump gauge retainer.NOTE:
- Do not use any tools other than SST, such as a screwdriver, etc.
- Do not use excessive force when pressing down on SST, as the fuel pump gauge retainer will place excessive force on the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly and be difficult to remove, and parts may be damaged.
- Be sure to keep the handle level when turning it, as SST may slip off the retainer if the handle is turned at an angle with excessive force.
- Do not use an impact wrench or turn the handle with excessive force, as parts may be damaged.
- If SST slips off the retainer, loosen the bolts and reattach SST to the retainer.
- Set the 2 claws, 2 bolts and plate of SST on the fuel pump gauge retainer.
Disconnect the fuel return vent tube sub-assembly.
- Remove the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly from the fuel tank assembly.NOTE:
- Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
- Do not damage the fuel return vent tube sub-assembly.
- Remove the fuel suction tube set gasket from the fuel tank assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.