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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 
    1. Discharge fuel system pressure (See FUEL SYSTEM .)
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE NO. 3 ROOM PARTITION PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. DRAIN FUEL 
  8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover
    G05750128Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE 
    1. Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Sender Gauge Connector
      G05750129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 5 bolts and fuel sender gauge from the fuel tank.
      NOTE: Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
      3. Fig 3: Locating Fuel Sender Gauge Bolts
      G05303285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure as for the No 2 differential support protector

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    HINT.

    See REMOVAL .

  15. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    HINT.

    See REMOVAL .

  16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION REAR LOWER MEMBER BRACE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION REAR LOWER MEMBER BRACE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  18. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 parking brake cable assemblies from the 4 clamps.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 parking brake cable assemblies.
      Fig 4: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assemblies Bolts
      G05750131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt, loosen the grommet then remove No.3 fuel tank protector
    4. Remove the bolt, loosen the grommet then remove No.4 fuel tank protector
    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Bolt
    G05750132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (LH side)
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
        • Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube (LH Side)
        G05750133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the fuel tank return vent tube
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
        • Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
        G05750134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (RH side)
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
      Fig 8: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube (RH Side)
      G05750135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      2. Fig 9: Locating Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose Clamp Bolt
      G05750136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Remove the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank vent hose
  22. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place an engine lifter under the fuel tank assembly.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and fuel tank bands.
      Fig 10: Locating Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
      G05750137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Slightly lower the engine lifter
    4. Disconnect the No 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly and remove the fuel tank assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
        • Fig 11: Locating Fuel Tank Breather Tube
        G05750138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly and gasket.
      2. Fig 12: Locating Fuel Tank Breather Tube Bolts
      G05750139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube.
      Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube And Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
      G05750140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 clamps and remove the edge protector.
      Fig 14: Identifying Edge Protector Clamps
      G05750141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 tank bracket retainer sub-assemblies
      Fig 15: Removing Tank Bracket Retainer Sub-Assemblies
      G05750142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.
      2. Fig 16: Locating Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose Clamp Bolt
      G05750143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Remove the clip and fuel tank vent hose.
      2. Fig 17: Locating Fuel Tank Vent Hose Clip
      G05750144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 11 fuel tank cushions shown in the illustration
    Fig 18: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushions
    G05750145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the No 1 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly
    Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector
    G05750146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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