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Fuel Tank: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL LOWER FUEL TANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the lower fuel tank cover sub-assembly.
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 2 fuel tank protector and new No. 3 fuel tank protector with the 3 clips.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Fuel Tank Protector
      GTY324746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 3 Fuel Tank Protector
      *2 No. 2 Fuel Tank Protector
  3. INSTALL UPPER FUEL TANK COVER 
    1. Install the upper fuel tank cover, and connect the 10 clamps.
  4. INSTALL NO. 3 FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install 2 new No. 3 fuel tank cushions as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushions
      GTY342849Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 3 Fuel Tank Cushion
      *2 No. 1 Fuel Tank Cushion
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Install 3 new No. 1 fuel tank cushions as shown in the illustration.
  6. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
    2. Raise the engine lifter, then install the fuel tank assembly to the vehicle.
      NOTE:
      • Do not drop the fuel tank assembly.
      • When installing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the suspension arm or other surrounding parts.
    3. Tighten the 4 bolts of the 2 fuel tank bands.

      Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

  7. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the fuel pipe and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.
      Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
      GTY325046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Retainer
      *2 Fuel Tube Connector
      *3 Fuel Pipe
      *4 O-ring
      Push
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no damage or foreign matter around the connecting parts of the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before starting this step.
      • After connecting the fuel tube connector, check that the fuel tube connector is securely connected by pulling on the fuel tube connector.
  8. CONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Push in the connector to the pipe and install the retainer.
      Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
      GTY328505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Pipe
      *2 Retainer
      *3 Connector
      *4 Fuel Tank to Filler Pipe Hose
      Push
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no damage or foreign matter around the connecting parts of the connector and pipe before starting this step.
      • After connecting the connector, check that the connector is securely connected by pulling on the connector.
  9. CONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE 
    1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the fuel pipe and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.
      Fig 5: Connecting Fuel Tank Breather Tube
      GTY335252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Retainer
      *2 Fuel Tube Connector
      *3 Fuel Pipe
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Fuel Tube
      Push
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no damage or foreign matter around the connecting parts of the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before starting this step.
      • After connecting the fuel tube connector, check that the fuel tube connector is securely connected by pulling on the fuel tube connector.
  10. CONNECT FUEL CUT-OFF TUBE 
    1. Push in the fuel cut-off tube connector to the charcoal canister and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.
      Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Cut-Off Tube
      GTY339020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Retainer
      *2 Fuel Cut-off Tube Connector
      Push
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no damage or foreign matter around the connecting parts of the fuel cut-off tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
      • After connecting the fuel cut-off tube, check that the fuel cut-off tube is securely connected by pulling the fuel cut-off tube connector and the charcoal canister.
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
    1. Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 3 clamps, 5 clips and nut.

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

  12. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

  13. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and nut.

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

  14. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

  15. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  16. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
  17. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 29
  18. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 30
  19. ADD FUEL 
  20. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION