Removal (from 12/2010)

2GR-FE FUEL: FUEL TANK: REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT
Fuel System: Precaution (from 12/2010).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal (from 12/2010)

5. SEPARATE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal (from 12/2010)

6. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE Removal (from 12/2010)

7. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE Removal (from 12/2010)

8. DRAIN FUEL

9. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER Removal

10. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 2

(a) Remove the set bolt and set nut of the parking brake cable assembly No. 2.





11. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3

(a) Remove the set bolt and set nut of the parking brake cable assembly No. 3.





12. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and fuel tank protector.





13. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel pump tube.





(1) Pinch the tabs of the retainer to remove the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.

(2) Pull out the fuel tank main tube.

NOTICE:
* Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary.
* It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
* Do not use any tools in this operation.
* Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
* When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.

(b) Disconnect the fuel tube No. 1.





(1) Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel tube No.1.

NOTICE:
* Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary.
* It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
* Do not use any tools in this operation.
* Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
* When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.

(c) Set up a transmission jack underneath the fuel tank.





(d) Remove the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands.

(e) Remove the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank to filter pipe hose.

(f) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister.

(1) Push the connector deep into the charcoal canister to release the locking pin.

(2) Pinch portion A.

(3) Pull out the connector.

(g) Remove the fuel tank.

(h) Remove the 2 pins and 2 fuel tank bands as shown in the illustration.





(i) Remove the 4 clip nuts.