Removal

2GR-FE FUEL: FUEL TANK: REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT
Service Precautions.

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

5. SEPARATE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE Removal

7. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE Removal

8. DRAIN FUEL

9. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

HINT
Removal.

10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE RH

(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and remove the front floor brace RH.





11. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE LH

(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and remove the front floor brace LH.





12. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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





13. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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





14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR NO. 1 BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear stabilizer bar No. 1 brackets.





15. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 clips.





(b) Remove the fuel tank protector.

16. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel pump tube.





(1) Pinch the tab of the retainer to disengage 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 disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
* It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
* Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
* Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
* If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.

(b) Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tube.





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

NOTICE:
* Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
* It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
* Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
* Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
* If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.

(c) Place a transmission jack under the fuel tank assembly.





(d) Remove the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands. (*1)





(e) Remove the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank to filter pipe hose. (*2)

(f) Slightly lower the transmission jack.

(g) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister. (*3)

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

(2) Pinch portion A.

(3) Pull out the connector.

(h) Remove the fuel tank.

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





(j) Remove the 4 clip nuts.





17. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE

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





(b) Pinch portion A.

(c) Pull out the connector.

18. REMOVE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the fuel pump tube from the fuel main tube support.





19. REMOVE FUEL MAIN TUBE SUPPORT

(a) Remove the bolt and tube support.





20. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 7 No. 2 fuel tank cushions.