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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  4. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  5. DRAIN FUEL 
  6. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip (A).
    2. Pull off the floor carpet front (B).
      Fig 1: Pulling Off Floor Carpet Front
      G05233540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (C).
    4. Remove the grommet, then pull the connector to the outside of the vehicle (D).
      Fig 2: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector And Grommet
      G05233541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove 2 nuts and the floor panel brace front (E).
    6. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs (F).
      Fig 3: Locating Floor Panel Brace Nuts
      G05193359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the exhaust pipe front from the 2 exhaust pipe supports No. 4 (G).
      Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Pipe Supports No. 4 Bolts
      G05193287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold (H).
      Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Manifold Gasket
      G05193361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Remove the gasket from the exhaust pipe front (I).
      Fig 6: Locating Exhaust Pipe Front Gasket
      G05193289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector.
      Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Protector No. 1 Bolts
      G05193290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, then disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.
      Fig 8: Locating No. 2 Parking Brake Cable Assembly Bolts
      G05193291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, then disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.
      Fig 9: Locating No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly Bolts
      G05193292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (A).
      1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws and push it down as shown in the illustration.
      2. Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
        • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
        • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
        • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
        • Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
          Fig 10: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Main Tube
          G05193293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
    2. Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube (B).
      1. Remove the checker of the fuel tube connector from the pipe.
      2. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
        • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
        • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
        • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
        • Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
        • If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
          Fig 11: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Breather Tube
          G05193294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose (C).
      1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer of the fuel tube connector to remove the lock claws and slide it as shown in the illustration.
      2. Pull the fuel tank vent hose out of the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
        • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
        • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
        • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.
        • Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
          Fig 12: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose
          G05233551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a screwdriver, unfasten the claw. Then remove the fuel tank filler pipe cover from the fuel tank filler pipe (D).
      Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Cover Claw
      G05193296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Loosen the hose clamp bolt, then disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank (E).
      Fig 14: Locating Hose Clamp Bolt
      G05193297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Hold the fuel tank using a transmission jack (F).
    7. Remove the 4 bolts, then remove the 2 fuel tank bands No. 1 (G).
    8. Operate the transmission jack, then remove the fuel tank (H).
      Fig 15: Locating Fuel Tank Bands No. 1 Bolts
      G05193298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
      Fig 16: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G05193299Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank clamp.
      Fig 17: Locating Fuel Tank Clamp
      G05193300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 4 No. 1 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.
      Fig 18: Identifying 4 Fuel Tank Cushions No. 1
      G05193301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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