FUEL TANK REMOVAL


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  2. REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0159U3

      Remove the 5 bolts and No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly.

  4. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A015BNDE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Retainer *2 Pipe
    *3 Nylon Tube *4 Connector
    *5 O-Ring - -
    *a except G.C.C. Countries *b for G.C.C. Countries
    A015DIT Pull Up - -

    1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.

      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.

      • Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.

      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.

      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

  5. DRAIN FUEL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

      Note

      Do not start the engine.

    4. Turn the GTS on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Fuel Pump / Speed.

      CAUTION:


      • Do not smoke or be near an open flame when working on the fuel system.

      • Secure good ventilation.

      • Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts.

      Tech Tips

      If the fuel pump does not operate, remove the fuel tube joint clip and disconnect the fuel tank return tube, and drain fuel from the port shown in the illustration.

      A015626E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Port

  6. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition 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 Click here.

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type 40 Side)

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  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type 60 Side)

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  10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY


  11. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH


  12. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH


  13. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY

    A015BD7

    1. Turn over the floor carpet.

      w/ Rear Air Conditioning System:

      Tech Tips

      Fold back the floor carpet so that the air duct can be removed.

      w/o Rear Air Conditioning System:

      Tech Tips

      Fold back the floor carpet so that the service hole cover can be removed.

  14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01582Q

      w/ Rear Air Conditioning System:

      Remove the 2 screws and air duct.

    2. A015B1D

      Remove the rear floor No. 2 service hole cover.

    3. A0159RI

      Disconnect the fuel pump and sender gauge connector.

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE


    1. A0159A3

      for G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

      2. Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 fuel tank breather hose from the pipe.

  16. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE

    A0159OPE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Retainer *2 Pipe
    *3 Nylon Tube *4 Connector
    *5 O-Ring - -
    *a except G.C.C. Countries *b for G.C.C. Countries
    A015DIT Pull Up - -

    1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank return tube.

      Note


      • Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.

      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.

      • Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.

      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.

      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL EMISSION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0159XBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Pipe
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 Connector
      *5 O-Ring
      A015DIT Pull Up

      for G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

      2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the No. 1 fuel emission tube sub-assembly.

        Note


        • Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

        • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.

        • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.

        • Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.

        • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.

        • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

    2. A015E5TE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Connector
      *3 O-Ring
      *4 Pipe
      *5 Nylon Tube
      A015DIT Push
      A015CC1 Pull Up

      except G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

      2. Pull the retainer up while pinching it on both sides by hand as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the No. 1 fuel emission tube sub-assembly.

        Note


        • Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

        • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.

        • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.

        • Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.

        • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.

        • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

  18. DISCONNECT FUEL HOSE


    1. A015AJ4

      for G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

      2. Slide the clip and disconnect the fuel hose from the pipe.

  19. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01586GE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Retainer *2 Connector
    *3 O-Ring *4 Pipe
    *5 Nylon Tube - -
    *a except G.C.C. Countries *b for G.C.C. Countries
    A015DIT Pull Up - -

    1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the No. 2 fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

      • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.

      • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.

      • Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.

      • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.

      • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

  20. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE


    1. A0159BTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Connector
      *3 O-Ring
      *4 Pipe
      *5 Nylon Tube
      A015DIT Pull Up

      except G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the fuel tube clamp.

      2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the No. 2 fuel tank breather tube.

        Note


        • Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

        • Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.

        • Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.

        • Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.

        • Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.

        • If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

  21. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE


    1. A0157KPE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      A015DIT Pull Up

      Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank to filler pipe sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not use any tools in this procedure.

      • Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

  22. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. A015875

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

  23. REMOVE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Place an engine lifter under the fuel tank sub-assembly.

    2. A0159SZ

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 clips, 2 pins and 2 fuel tank band sub-assemblies.

    3. Slowly lower the engine lifter slightly.

  24. REMOVE FUEL HOSE


    1. A015AQ7

      for G.C.C. Countries:

      Slide the clip and remove the fuel hose from the fuel suction tube sub-assembly.

  25. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE, FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE AND NO. 2 FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015C5UE05
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fuel Tube Joint
      *2 Tube Joint Clip
      *3 O-Ring
      *4 Fuel Suction Plate Sub-assembly

      Remove the 3 tube joint clips and pull out the 3 fuel tube joints.

      Note


      • Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.

      • 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 work 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 tubes.

    2. A0157Z2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly
      *2 Fuel Tank Return Tube Sub-assembly
      *3 No. 2 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly

      except G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

      2. Detach the clamp and remove the fuel tank return tube sub-assembly.

      3. Detach the 2 clamps and remove the No. 2 fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

    3. A0158VWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly
      *2 Fuel Tank Return Tube Sub-assembly
      *3 No. 2 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly

      for G.C.C. Countries:


      1. Detach the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

      2. Detach the clamp and remove the fuel tank return tube sub-assembly.

      3. Detach the 2 clamps and remove the No. 2 fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A015837E01

      Set SST on the retainer.

      SST
      09808-14030

      Tech Tips


      • Securely attach the claws of SST to the protrusion of the retainer and fix SST in place.

      • Install SST while pressing the claws of SST against the retainer (towards the center of SST).

    2. A01573CE01

      Using SST, loosen the retainer.

      SST
      09808-14030
      Text in Illustration
      A015DIT Turn

      Note


      • Do not use any tools other than those specified in this operation. Damage to the retainer or the fuel tank may result.

      • While pressing down on SST so that the claws of SST do not slip off the protrusion of the retainer, turn the retainer counterclockwise to loosen it.

      Tech Tips

      The protrusion of the retainer fits in the ends of SST.

    3. Remove the retainer while holding the fuel suction tube assembly by hand.

    4. Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.

  27. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. A015DXT

      Remove the hose from the fuel tank.

  28. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A015C9HE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a for G.C.C. Countries

      Remove the fuel tube clamp from the heat insulator.

    2. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 4 clips shown in the illustration and then remove the heat insulator.