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Fuel Tank: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 4 clip nuts.
      Fig 1: Locating Clip Nuts
      GTY191529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 2 pins.
      Fig 2: Installing Fuel Tank Bands With Pins
      GTY146478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
      Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Inlet Pipe And Vent Hose
      GTY174012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the fuel tank inlet pipe with the fuel filter pipe clamp.
    5. Tighten the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands.

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

    6. Connect the fuel tube No. 1.
      Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Tube No. 1
      GTY124001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Push the fuel tube connector into the pipe until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there is no damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check if the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
    7. Connect the fuel pump tube.
      Fig 5: Connecting Fuel Pump Tube
      GTY139679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Push in the fuel pump tube connector to the pipe and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.
        NOTE:
        • Check that there is no damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check if the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER 
    1. Install all fuel tank protector lower center.
      Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Protector And Bolts
      GTY176313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  3. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3 
    1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No. 3 with the bolt and nut.
      Fig 7: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3 Fasteners
      GTY192440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  4. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 2 
    1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No. 2 with the bolt and nut.
      Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 2 Fasteners
      GTY192439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  5. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3 .
  6. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE  . See step  1.
  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE  . See step  2.
  8. CONNECT FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . See step  3.
  9. ADD FUEL 
  10. 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 .

  11. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 .
  12. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  13. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  14. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY