CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during fuel tank assembly removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected | Memorize steering angle neutral point | LKA/LDA system | |
| Pre-collision system | |||
| Parking assist monitor system | |||
| Steering sensor zero point calibration | Variable gear ratio steering system |
CAUTION:
Never perform work on fuel system components near any possible ignition sources.
Vaporized fuel could ignite, resulting in a serious accident.
Do not perform work on fuel system components without first disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Sparks could cause vaporized fuel to ignite, resulting in a serious accident.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
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.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY
DRAIN FUEL
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER STOPPER LH
Remove the 3 bolts and rear lower suspension member stopper LH.
DISCONNECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the fuel suction tube sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
Detach the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the floor.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 fuel tank main tube sub-assemblies.
REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Using an engine lifter and attachments, support the fuel tank assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 fuel tank bands.
| *a | Retainer |
Slide the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.
Using an engine lifter, lower the fuel tank assembly and remove it.
Note
Do not allow the fuel tank assembly to contact the vehicle, especially the rear differential carrier assembly.
Tech Tips
Lower the engine lifter slowly.
REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the fuel suction tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 6 clamps and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL TUBE CLAMP
Remove the No. 3 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE NO. 4 FUEL TUBE CLAMP
Remove the No. 4 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TUBE GROMMET
Remove the fuel tube grommet from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TUBE CLAMP BRACKET
Remove the 2 fuel tube clamp brackets from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.