FUEL TANK REMOVAL


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  2. 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 Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

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

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

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  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Face to Face Seat Type:

      Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly Click here.

    2. except Face to Face Seat Type:

      Remove the rear No. 2 seat assembly Click here.

  7. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CARPET ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn over the floor carpet.

      Tech Tips

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

  8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01582Q

      Remove the 2 screws and air duct.

    2. A015B1D

      Remove the service hole cover.

  9. REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY

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


    1. A0159U3

      Remove the 5 bolts and fuel tank protector.

  11. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01556FE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Pipe
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 Connector
      *5 O-Ring

      Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank main 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.

  12. DRAIN FUEL


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

      Note

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

    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

      Note

      Do not start the engine.

    4. Turn the intelligent tester 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.

      A015C7C

    6. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note

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

    7. A015DME

      Disconnect the fuel pump and fuel sender gauge connector.

  13. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE


    1. A0158Q6E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Pipe
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 Connector
      *5 O-Ring

      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.

  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0156ZFE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Pipe
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 Connector
      *5 O-Ring

      Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank main 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.

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE


    1. A015DA8E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      *2 Pipe
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 Connector
      *5 O-Ring

      Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the 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.

  16. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE


    1. A015B1HE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer

      Detach the fuel tube clamp.

    2. Pull up the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the filler pipe.

      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-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.

  17. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. A015875

      Disconnect the hose from the filler pipe.

  18. REMOVE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Place a transmission jack under the fuel tank.

    2. A0159SZ

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 clips, 2 pins and 2 fuel tank bands.

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


    1. A015C5UE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Tube Joint
      *2 Tube Joint Clip
      *3 Fuel Tank Tube
      *4 O-Ring
      *5 Fuel Suction Plate

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

      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. A015C3W

      Remove the 3 fuel tubes from the fuel tank.

  20. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A015B6RE01

      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. A015BTR

      Using SST, loosen the retainer.

      SST
      09808-14030

      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 fit 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.

  21. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. A015DXT

      Remove the hose from the fuel tank.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A015A7OE01

      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.