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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL TANK CUSHION SET 
    1. Install the fuel tank cushion sets and No. 5 fuel tank cushions.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushion Sets & No. 5 Fuel Tank Cushions
      G05239118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK SIDE PLATE 
    1. Install the fuel tank side plate and the fuel tank bracket with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Side Plate & Fuel Tank Bracket
      G05239120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TANK SUCTION TUBE SUPPORT 
    1. Install a new tank suction tube support.
      Fig 3: Identifying Tank Suction Tube Support
      G05239121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK OVER FILL CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new tank suction tube support and new gasket.
      Fig 4: Identifying Retainer & Gasket
      G05239115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach the fuel tank over fill check valve assembly to the fuel tank.
    3. Align the keyway of the fuel suction tube support with the key of the fuel tank over fill check valve assembly.
      Fig 5: Aligning Keyway Of Fuel Suction Tube Support With Key
      G05239123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Align the triangle mark on the new fuel pump gauge retainer with the "S" mark, and attach the fuel pump gauge retainer.
      Fig 6: Identifying Triangle Mark On Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer (1 Of 2)
      G05239124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Rotate the fuel pump gauge retainer by hand, then tighten it one complete turn and another half turn using SST.

      The triangle mark on the fuel pump gauge retainer must be positioned between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the fuel tank.

      SST 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430) 

      Fig 7: Identifying Triangle Mark On Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer (2 Of 2)
      G05239232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not use other tools in this operation. Damage to the fuel pump gauge retainer and the fuel tank may result.

      HINT:

      A rib on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into a tip of the SST.

  5. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Connect the No. 1 evaporation vent tube.
      Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Evaporation Vent Tube
      G05239112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Align the axis of the connector with the axis of the pipe. Push the pipe into the connector until the connector makes a click sound. If the connection is too tight, apply a small amount of fresh engine oil to the tip of the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check for damage or foreign objects on the parts that are to be connected.
        • After connecting, check that the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
    2. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
      1. Align the axis of the connector with the axis of the pipe. Push the pipe into the connector until the connector makes a click sound. If the connection is too tight, apply a small amount of fresh engine oil to the tip of the pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Check for damage or foreign objects on the parts that are to be connected.
        • After connecting, check that the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
        Fig 9: Connecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose
        G05239127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Install the fuel tank vent hose, and fasten the claw.
  6. INSTALL FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    Fig 10: Identifying Hose Clamp Bolt
    G05239110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the fuel tank to filler pipe hose with the hose clamp.
  7. INSTALL FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel pump tube, and fasten the 2 claws.
      Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Pump Tube Claws
      G05239109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set up the fuel tank to the transmission jack.
    2. Operating the transmission jack, install the fuel tank.
    3. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts
      G05239130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts.

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

    5. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      Fig 13: Connecting Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
      G05271619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the No. 3 fuel tank breather tube.
      1. Push the quick connector to the pipe until it makes a "click" sound.
        NOTE:
        • Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check if the quick connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
        Fig 14: Connecting Fuel Tank Breather Tube No. 3
        G05271620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
    8. Connect the fuel pump tube.
      Fig 15: Connecting Fuel Pump Tube
      G05239133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Push the quick connector and push up the retainer to lock the claws.
        NOTE:
        • Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check if the quick connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
  9. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector with the 6 nuts.

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

      Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly No. 1
      G05271591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install 3 new clips. (A)
  10. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector with the 4 nuts.

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

      Fig 17: Identifying No. 1 Fuel Tank Protector
      G05271590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TUBE PROTECTOR 
    Fig 18: Identifying No. 1 Fuel Tube Protector
    G05239101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the No. 1 fuel tube protector with the 2 clips and claw.
  12. INSTALL NO. 4 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the No. 4 exhaust pipe support bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 19: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket No. 4 Bolts
      G05239100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL NO. 3 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL EXHAUST CENTER PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    See INSTALLATION .

  15. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 2 Engine Under Cover) 
  18. ADD FUEL 
  19. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE  (See INSTALLATION  )
  20. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS 

    HINT:

    See INSPECTION  .

  21. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS 
  22. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER  (See INSTALLATION  )
  23. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH 
  24. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH 
  25. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
  26. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    See INSTALLATION .

  27. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    See INSTALLATION .

  28. INSTALL DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY