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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Connect a new fuel tank to filler pipe hose with the clamp.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose With Clamp
      G05109709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Push the tube connector into the pipe until the connector makes a "click" sound and install the retainer.
      NOTE:
      • Check if there is any damage or foreign matter on the connected part of the pipe.
      • After connecting, check if the pipe and the connector are securely connected by pulling them.
      Fig 2: Pushing Tube Connector Into Pipe
      G05109711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE AND FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE 
    1. Install the fuel tank main tube and return tube with the 2 joint clips.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the connected part of the fuel tube joint and plug before performing this work.
      • Check that the fuel tube joint is securely inserted into the end.
      • Check that the tube joint clips are on the collar of the fuel tube joint.
      • After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel tank main tube and return tube can be pulled out.
  5. INSTALL FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install 4 new fuel tank cushions the fuel tank.
      Fig 3: Identifying New Fuel Tank Cushions
      G05109706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO.3 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 3 fuel tank protector with the 2 bolts and 3 claws.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)  b

      Fig 4: Identifying No. 3 Fuel Tank Protector Bolts & Claws
      G05109705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set a mission jack to the fuel tank.
    2. Install the fuel tank and 2 fuel tank bands with the 2 clips, 2 pins and the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank Bands Clips, Pins And Bolts
      G05109704Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
      1. Align the fuel tank vent hose connector with the pipe, then push in the fuel tank vent connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tank vent hose to the charcoal canister.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter on the disconnected parts of the fuel tank vent connector and pipe before performing the work.
        • After connecting the fuel tank vent hose, check that the fuel tank vent hose is securely connected by pulling the quick connector.
          Fig 6: Pushing In Fuel Tank Vent Connector
          G05109716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE AND FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE 
    1. Push the tube connector into the pipe until the connector makes "click" sound.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no damage or foreign objects on the connected part of the pipe.
      • After connecting, check if the pipe and the connector are securely connected by pulling them.
        Fig 7: Identifying Tube Connector & Pipe
        G05109717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Push the tube connector into the pipe until the connector makes "click" sound.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no damage or foreign objects on the connected part of the pipe.
      • After connecting, check if the pipe and the connector are securely connected by pulling them.
        Fig 8: Pushing Tube Connector Into Pipe
        G05109718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose with the clamp.
      Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
      G05109697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel tank protector with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Nuts
      G05109701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the fuel tank protector bracket with the 2 nuts, (for automatic transmission)

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Bracket With Nuts
      G05109699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the fuel tank protector bracket with the nut. (for manual transmission)

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Bracket With Nut
      G05109700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Connect the connector.
      Fig 13: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover Connector
      G05109696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 3 screws from the center floor.
      Fig 14: Identifying Center Floor Screws
      G05109695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the center floor silencer pad LH.
    4. Install the floor carpet.
      Fig 15: Identifying Center Floor Silencer Pad LH
      G05109694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Engage the 6 claws and install the rear door scuff plate.
      Fig 16: Identifying Rear Door Scuff Plate Claws
      G05109692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Engage the 14 claws and install the front door scuff plate.
      Fig 17: Identifying Front Door Scuff Plate Claws
      G05109691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear seat cushion assembly LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 18: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Bolts
      G05109693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

  18. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKAGE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )