DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
Disengage the 2 guides <A> as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides <B> and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
| *1 | 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less |
| *2 | Hook |
| *3 | Guide |
Disengage the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Note
Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.
Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
Repeat the above procedure for the other hook.
Disengage the 2 guides of the seat cushion from the seatback.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
Disconnect the connector from the fuel suction tube assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Tube Joint Clip |
| *2 | Fuel Tube Joint |
| *3 | O-ring |
Remove the tube joint clip, then pull the fuel tube joint out of the plug of the fuel suction tube assembly.
Note
Check that there is no dirt or other foreign matter around the fuel tube joint before disconnecting it. Clean the joint if necessary.
It is necessary to prevent dirt or foreign matter from entering the joint. If dirt or foreign matter gets in the joint, the O-rings may not seal properly.
Only disconnect the joint by hand.
Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
Protect the contact surfaces by covering it with a plastic bag.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Loosen the clip and disconnect the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel suction tube assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE
Disconnect the No. 1 charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel suction tube assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK EVAPORATION TUBE
| *1 | Retainer |
Release the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank evaporation tube from the fuel suction tube assembly.
REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER
| *1 | SST (Plate) |
| *2 | SST (Claw) |
| *3 | Rib |
Temporarily install the SST plate and claws to the fuel pump gauge retainer.
Tech Tips
Engage the SST claws securely with the fuel pump gauge retainer ribs to secure SST.
While pressing the claws of SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer ribs securely, tighten the bolts.
Tech Tips
Install SST while pressing the SST claws toward the fuel pump gauge retainer (towards the center of SST).
Install the SST handle.
| *1 | SST (Handle) |
| *2 | SST (Plate) |
| *3 | SST (Claw) |
Lightly press down on SST to prevent it from separating from the retainer. While pressing SST, rotate the handle slowly to loosen the retainer.
Note
Do not use any tools other than specified in this operation. Damage to the fuel pump gauge retainer or the fuel tank may result.
Do not press down on SST excessively as this may make the retainer hard to rotate, and may damage components.
Make sure to rotate the SST handle horizontally. If the SST handle is rotated at an angle, SST may come off.
Do not spin SST too fast or use an impact wrench as this may result in damage to components.
If SST comes off of the retainer, loosen the SST bolts and reinstall SST.
Tech Tips
The ribs on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into the tips of SST.
Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer while holding the fuel suction tube assembly by hand.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE
Remove the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge from the fuel tank.
Note
Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
| *1 | Gasket |
Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.