FUEL TANK 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
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Perform steering sensor zero point calibration Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision system
Memorize steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor 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:


  • B0085SR

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

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

  • B0085VC

    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.

  • B00873N

    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.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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  2. DRAIN FUEL

  3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR


    1. B0084SIC01
      *a Needle Nose Pliers

      Using needle nose pliers, remove the 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE


    1. B0087LJ

      Disconnect the charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0083QI

      Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE


    1. B0087AI

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

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


    1. B0089F1

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

  9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0085W4

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

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  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 fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.


    1. B0084W7

      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. B00842O

      Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH.

    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. B0083MZ

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

  12. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE


    1. B00879H

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

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


    1. B008579

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

  14. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION


    1. B0087S7

      Remove the No. 6 fuel tank cushion from the fuel tank assembly.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION


    1. B0083QS

      Remove the 2 No. 2 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.