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Fuel Tank: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 2 fuel tank protector to the fuel tank assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Fuel Tank Protector
      GTY146001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install 11 new fuel tank cushions shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushions
      GTY125171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank vent hose to the fuel tank.
      Fig 3: View Of Connecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose To Fuel Tank
      GTY146298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Install the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank with the clamp.
      Fig 4: View Of Remove/Install Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose From Fuel Tank
      GTY145270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the hose clamp bolt.
  5. INSTALL FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the edge protector with the 2 clamps.
      Fig 5: Identifying Clamps And Edge Protector
      GTY146445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install a fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube with the clamp.
      Fig 6: View Of Disconnecting Clamp And Remove Fuel Tank Main Tube And Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
      GTY146213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket to the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
    2. Install the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 7: Identifying Bolts, No. 1 Fuel Tank Breather Tube Sub-Assembly And Gasket
      GTY146120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 1.5 N*m (15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf) 

  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set a engine lifter to the fuel tank and lift it up.
      Fig 8: Identifying Bolts, Fuel Tank Bands And Fuel Tank Assembly
      GTY122104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts.

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

  8. CONNECT FUEL TANK TO CANISTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank to canister tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 9: View Of Connecting Fuel Tank To Canister Tube Sub-Assembly
      GTY146297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
  9. CONNECT NO. 3 FUEL HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the No. 3 fuel hose sub-assembly with the clip.
      Fig 10: View Of Connecting No. 3 Fuel Hose Sub-Assembly
      GTY130196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the fuel hose clamp.
  10. CONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose with the clamp.
      Fig 11: View Of Connecting Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose With Clamp
      GTY145269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank main tube (RH side).
      Fig 12: View Of Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube
      GTY146273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
    2. Connect the fuel tank return vent tube.
      Fig 13: View Of Connecting Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
      GTY146272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
    3. Connect the fuel tank main tube (LH side).
      Fig 14: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube (LH Side)
      GTY146275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
  12. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 15: View Of Connecting Parking Brake Cables With Bolts
    GTY145268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the 4 clamps.
    2. Connect the 2 parking brake cables with the 4 bolts.

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

      for bolt A

      Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      for bolt B

  13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH 
    1. Install the suspension member brace lower LH with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 16: Identifying Bolts And Suspension Member Brace Lower RH
      GTY126828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 19 N*m (195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  14. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH 
    1. Install the suspension member brace lower RH with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 17: Identifying Bolts And Suspension Member Brace Lower LH
      GTY113192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 19 N*m (195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  15. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH 
  16. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH 
  17. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to INSTALLATION .

  18. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to INSTALLATION .

  19. INSTALL FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel sender gauge with the 5 bolts to the fuel tank.
      Fig 18: Locating Fuel Sender Gauge Bolts
      GTY145266Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 1.5 N*m (15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the fuel sender gauge connector.
      Fig 19: Locating Fuel Sender Gauge Connector
      GTY131656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY  See step  8
  21. ADD FUEL 
  22. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 92
  23. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  24. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  25. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Install the service hole cover with new butyl tape.
      Fig 20: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover
      GTY145265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER  See step  11
  27. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4