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Installation [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install the 5 tank cushions and fuel tank protector.
      GTY630053Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 3 tank cushions.
      GTY630054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    GTY642282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the vent hose to the fuel tank.
      1. Align the fuel tank vent hose connector with the pipe, then push in the fuel tank vent hose connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to install the fuel tank vent hose to the fuel tank.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tank vent hose connector and pipe before this procedure.
        • After connecting the fuel tank vent hose, check that the fuel tank vent hose is securely connected by pulling the fuel tank vent hose connector.
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    GTY642609Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the clamp to the fuel tank.
    2. Install the bolt and clip and fuel tank protector to the fuel tank.
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel hose clamp.
      GTY685937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the fuel tank main tube to the fuel tank with the 6 clamps.
      GTY630061Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket and sender gauge to the fuel tank with the 5 screws.
      GTY685999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  6. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new gasket, and install it to the fuel tank.
    2. Connect the fuel hose, and install the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube.
      GTY685712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
      • When connecting the fuel hose, do not forcibly pull the hose.
    3. Install the lower fuel tank protector and fuel tank vent tube set plate with the 8 bolts.
      GTY655486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      HINT: 

      Align the protrusion of the set plate with the cutout of the fuel suction pump and gauge.

  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set the fuel tank on a engine lifter.
    2. Raise the engine lifter so that the fuel tank breather tube can be connected.

      HINT: 

      Raise the engine lifter slowly.

    3. Connect the fuel tank breather tube.
      GTY640847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Before installing the tube connectors to the pipes, check if there is any damage or foreign matter in the connectors.
      • After the connection, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.

      HINT: 

      Push the parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard.

    4. Connect the fuel vent hose.
      GTY288237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Before installing the tube connectors to the pipes, check if there is any damage or foreign matter in the connectors.
      • After the connection, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.

      HINT: 

      Push the parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard.

    5. Slowly raise the engine lifter, and install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts.
      GTY630051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:
      • Do not allow the fuel tank to contact the vehicle, especially the differential.
      • Make sure that the fuel tank is free from the fuel tank vent hose.
    6. Connect the filler pipe hose to the fuel tank.
      GTY630055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Tighten the clamp.
    8. Connect the fuel tank main tube.
      GTY255188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Before installing the tube connectors to the pipes, check if there is any damage or foreign matter in the connectors.
      • After the connection, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.

      HINT: 

      Push the parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard.

    9. Connect the fuel tank return vent tube.
      GTY255188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Before installing the tube connectors to the pipes, check if there is any damage or foreign matter in the connectors.
      • After the connection, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.

      HINT: 

      Push the parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard.

  8. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SIDE BRACKET 
    1. Install the protector side bracket with the 2 bolts.
      GTY665542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  9. INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE PROTECTOR 
    1. Attach the 2 clips and protector.
      GTY674400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 nuts.

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

  10. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ] )

  11. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    GTY685838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the fuel sender gauge connector.
    2. Install the service hole cover with new butyl tape.
  12. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN AND RETURN TUBE 
    GTY148219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube with the 2 tube joint clips.
      NOTE:
      GTY641655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects on the connecting parts.
      • Check that the fuel tube joint is inserted securely.
      • Check that the tube joint clips are on the collars of the fuel tube joints.
      • After installing the tube joint clips, check that the fuel tube joints have not been pulled off.
  13. INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    GTY630043Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Install the service hole cover with new butyl tape.
  14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - ] ).

  15. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  16. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  17. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 AND NO. 2 SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 
  18. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type) 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ] )