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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install 4 new No. 1 fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Identifying 4 Fuel Tank Cushions No. 1
      G05193301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Install the fuel tank vent hose onto the fuel tube clamp.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Clamp
      G05193300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel tank main tube onto the fuel tank.
      Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G05193299Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack (A).
    2. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle (B).
    3. Install the 2 fuel tank bands No. 1 with the 4 bolts (C).

      Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Fuel Tank Bands No. 1 Bolts
      G05193305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank (D).
      NOTE: Make sure that the hose clamp is facing in the correct direction when installing.
      Fig 5: Connecting Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose To Fuel Tank
      G05193306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Engage the claw, then install the fuel tank filler pipe cover onto the fuel tank filler pipe (E).
      Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Cover Claw
      G05193307Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the fuel tank vent hose (F).
      1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank vent hose to the pipe.
      2. Slide the retainer of the fuel tube connector to lock the claws as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
        • After connecting the fuel tank vent hose, check that the fuel tank vent hose is securely connected by pulling the fuel tube connector.
          Fig 7: Connecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose
          G05193308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the fuel tank breather tube (G).
      1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tank breather tube to the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
        • After connecting the fuel tank breather tube, check that the fuel pump tube is securely connected by pulling the fuel tube connector and pipe.
          Fig 8: Connecting Fuel Tank Breather Tube
          G05193309Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Install the checker onto the pipe.
    8. Connect the fuel tank main tube (H).
      1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank main tube to the pipe, then push the retainer up until the claws lock.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
        • After connecting the fuel tank main tube, check that the fuel tank main tube is securely connected by pulling the fuel tube connector and pipe.
          Fig 9: Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube
          G05193310Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the turn prevention positions, then connect the No. 3 parking brake cable with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Connecting Parking Brake Cable No. 3
      G05193311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the turn prevention positions, then connect the No. 2 parking brake cable with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Connecting Parking Brake Cable No.2
      G05193312Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the free length (A).
      1. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.

        Minimum: Exhaust manifold side: 41.5 mm (1.6339 in.) 

        Exhaust pipe tail side: 38.5 mm (1.5158 in.) 

        Fig 12: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
        G05193313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

    2. Using a wooden block and plastic-faced hammer, tap a new gasket into the exhaust manifold (B).
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the gasket is installed in the correct direction.
      • Do not reuse a removed gasket.
      • Never push the gasket into the exhaust manifold by installing the exhaust pipe front onto the exhaust manifold.
        Fig 13: Locating Exhaust Manifold Gasket
        G05233570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a wooden block and plastic-faced hammer, tap a new gasket into the exhaust tail (C).
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the gasket is installed in the correct direction.
      • Do not reuse a removed gasket.
      • Never push the gasket into the exhaust manifold by installing the exhaust pipe front onto the exhaust tail.
    4. Install the exhaust pipe front onto the 2 exhaust pipe supports No. 4 (D).
    5. Tighten the 4 compression springs and 4 bolts (E).

      Torque: 43 N*m (440 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Locating Gasket On Exhaust Tail
      G05233571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 15: Locating Exhaust Pipe Supports No. 4 And Bolts
      G05193316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the floor panel brace front with the 2 nuts (F).

      Torque: 30 N*m (302 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 16: Locating Floor Panel Brace Nuts
      G05193359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Pull the connector back inside the vehicle, then install the grommet (G).
    8. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector (H).
      Fig 17: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector And Grommet
      G05233574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Install the floor carpet front with the clip (I).
  8. ADD FUEL 
  9. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  10. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 

    Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 18: Installing Floor Carpet Front With Clip
    G05233575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  12. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  13. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector with the 4 bolts.
  15. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL   ) 
    Fig 19: Locating Fuel Tank Protector No. 1 Bolts
    G05193290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002