FUEL TANK(for AWD) REMOVAL

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.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Memorize steering angle neutral point Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Simple intelligent parking assist system*1
Toyota parking assist-sensor system (w/ Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)*1
Pre-collision system
Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

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Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)*2 Stop and start system

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Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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CAUTION:


  • A005Q4U

    Never perform work on fuel system components near any possible ignition sources.

  • Vaporized fuel could ignite, resulting in a serious accident.

  • A005Q9J

    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.

  • A001XAY

    Because the weight of the fuel tank sub-assembly is extremely heavy, make sure to follow the work procedures described in the repair manual.

  • If work is not performed according to the procedures described in the repair manual, there is a danger that the components could fall down.

  • A005OO6

    When the engine is hot, do not touch high-temperature areas such as the engine or exhaust pipe.

  • Touching high-temperature areas such as the engine and exhaust pipe could result in burns.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY

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  3. DRAIN FUEL

  4. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH


    1. A001Y33N01

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clips (A).

    2. Disengage the clip (B) to remove the floor side member cover LH.

  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH


    1. A001VJEN01

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clips (A).

    2. Disengage the clip (B) to remove the rear side member cover RH.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR


    1. A001T0V

      Remove the nut, 4 clips and No. 2 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR


    1. A001WAN

      Remove the 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.

  10. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE


    1. A001WCK

      Slide the hose clip and disconnect the charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

  11. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE


    1. A001T2Z

      Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

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  12. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. A001SDO

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

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


    1. A001XRM

      Disconnect the fuel tube connector to remove the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

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  14. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A001XGN

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

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  15. 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 fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

    A001XAY

    1. A001SKX

      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. A001Y17

      Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assemblies.

    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.

  16. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION

    A001XC6

    1. Remove the 3 No. 6 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.

  17. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE


    1. Disengage the clamp to remove the charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel tank assembly.