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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install 8 new fuel tank cushions to the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushions
      G05200913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL CLAMP 
    1. Install the clamp to the fuel tank.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Clamp
      G05200912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 fuel tube clamps of the fuel tank main tube to the fuel tank.
      Fig 3: Locating Clamps Of Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G05200911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel tank main tube to the clamp.
      Fig 4: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube Clamp
      G05200910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK WIRE 
    1. Install the fuel tank wire.
      Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Wire Clamps
      G05200909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FUEL VAPOR CONTAINMENT VALVE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank vent hose to the fuel tank.
      Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose To Fuel Tank
      G05200919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 nuts to the fuel vapor containment valve.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Fuel Vapor Containment Valve Nuts
      G05200907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the connector and clamp.
      Fig 8: Locating Fuel Vapor Containment Valve Connector And Clamp
      G05200906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE 
    1. Install a new gasket on the fuel pump assembly.
    2. Install the fuel pump assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly
      G05200865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the fuel tank vent tube set plate by aligning it with the cutout on the fuel pump assembly.
    4. Install the fuel tank vent tube set plate and fuel pump connector plate with the 8 bolts.

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Locating Fuel Tank Vent Tube Set Plate And Fuel Pump Connector Plate Bolts
      G05200887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the fuel tank main tube with the tube joint clip and clamp.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no scratches or foreign objects on the connecting part.
      • Check that the fuel tube joint is inserted securely.
      • Check that the tube joint clip is on the collar of the fuel tube joint.
      • After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel tube joint is pulled off.
        Fig 11: Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube With Tube Joint Clip And Clamp
        G05200888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the fuel tank wire connector.
    7. Connect the vapor pressure sensor connector and clamp.
      Fig 12: Locating Fuel Tank Wire Connector, Vapor Pressure Sensor Connector And Clamp
      G05200889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack.
    2. Operate the transmission jack, and install the fuel tank to the vehicle.
    3. Operate the transmission jack, and connect the fuel tank inlet pipe with the tube connector and clamp.
      Fig 13: Locating Fuel Tube Connector
      G05200900Courtesy 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) 

      Fig 14: Locating Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
      G05200901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT BREATHER LOWER TUBE 
    1. Connect the breather lower tube.
      1. Push in the tube connector to the pipe until the tube connector makes a "click" sound.
        NOTE:
        • Check for damage or foreign objects on the connected part of the fuel pipe.
        • After connecting, check that the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
    2. Install the checker to the pipe.
      Fig 15: Connecting Breather Lower Tube
      G05200928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
      1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe and push up the retainer to engage the claws.
        NOTE:
        • Check for damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check that the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
          Fig 16: Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
          G05200929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER FUEL HOSE 
    1. Align the quick connector with the pipe, then push in the quick connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the charcoal canister fuel hose to the charcoal canister assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Check for scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the quick connector and pipe before this work.
      • After connecting the charcoal canister fuel hose, check that the charcoal canister fuel hose is securely connected by pulling on the quick connector.
        Fig 17: Pushing Quick Connector
        G05200930Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR 
    1. Connect the clamp to the charcoal canister protector.
    2. Install the charcoal canister protector with the 3 bolts.

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

      Fig 18: Locating Charcoal Canister Protector Bolts And Clamp
      G05200896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CONNECT FUEL TANK WIRE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank wire connectors, and install them to the bracket.
      Fig 19: Locating Fuel Tank Wire Connectors And Bracket
      G05859129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3 
    1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No.3 with the nut.

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 20: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No.3 Nut
      G05200894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 
    1. Install the fuel tank protector sub-assembly No.1 with the screw and the 4 grommets.
      Fig 21: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly No.1 Grommets
      G05200893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.3 
    1. Install the front floor heat insulator No.3 with the 5 nuts.

      Torque: 4.9 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf) 

    2. Fig 22: Locating Front Floor Heat Insulator N0.3 Nuts
      G05200892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER 

    (See INSTALLATION )

  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  18. ADD FUEL 
  19. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  20. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  21. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal. (See INITIALIZATION )