FUEL TANK REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the fuel tank assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
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Initialize servo motor Air conditioning system

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Reset back door close position Power back door system

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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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  2. DRAIN FUEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

    B006NW1

    1. Remove the 3 bolts.

    2. Disengage the clip to remove the front floor cover LH from the vehicle body.

  4. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.


    1. B006N3IC01
      *a Fuel Pipe
      *b Retainer
      *c Nylon Tube
      *d Fuel Tube Connector
      *e O-ring
      *f Claw
      B006QOD Push
      B006LKF Pull out
      B006O7D Pull off

      Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.


      1. Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.

        Note

        Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

      2. If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.

        Note


        • Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

        • Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).

        • Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006MIL

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE

    Note

    Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.


    1. B006L5BC01
      *a Fuel Pipe
      *b Retainer
      *c Fuel Tube Connector
      *d O-ring
      *e Claw
      B006QOD Push
      B006LKF Pull out
      B006O7D Pull off

      Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube from the fuel pipe.


      1. Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.

        Note

        Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

      2. If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.

        Note


        • Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

        • Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

  7. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006RDI

      Disconnect the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

  8. REMOVE FUEL HOSE PROTECTOR


    1. B006PCV

      Disengage the claw and remove the fuel hose protector from the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.

  9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. B006O28

      Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank to filler pipe sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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

    B006NXH

    1. B006OVG

      Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, fuel tank band and No. 2 fuel tank band.

    3. 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.

  11. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006ODQ

      Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006MF4

      Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

  13. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006PIM

      Disengage the clamp to remove the charcoal canister outlet tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TUBE CLAMP WITH GROMMET


    1. B006OPP

      Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 2 fuel tube clamp with grommet from the fuel tank assembly.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.


    1. B006Q2NC03
      *a Fuel Tube Connector
      *b Fuel Pipe
      *c Retainer
      *d O-ring
      B006QOD Pinch
      B006LKF Pull

      Remove the No. 2 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.


      1. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.

        Note

        Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

      2. If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.

        Note


        • Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

        • Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe (fuel pipe).

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE


    1. B006PRS

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank assembly.

  17. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. B006PXD

      Loosen the clamp, then remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.