Removal
2UZ-FE FUEL: FUEL TANK: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
HINT: Service Precautions
2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
(a) Hold the rear No. 1 seat assembly LH.
(b) Hold the rear No. 1 seat assembly RH.
(c) Remove the rear floor carpet assembly.
(d) Remove the 3 screws and rear floor service hole cover.
(e) Disconnect the connector.
3. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
(a) Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel filler pipe.
4. DRAIN FUEL
5. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Set a transmission jack to the fuel tank protector.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts and the fuel tank protector.
6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE AND FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE
(a) Pinch and turn the projections of the retainers in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock. Pull out the 2 fuel tank tubes.
NOTICE:
- Check that there is no dirt or mud around the quick connector before this work. Clean the connector if necessary.
- Do not use any tool in this work.
- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
- To protect the tube, cover it with a plastic bag after checking.
- When the connector and the pipe are stuck, turn the retainer carefully to release. Disconnect the fuel tank tube.
7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Pinch and turn the projection of the retainer in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock. Pull out the fuel tank breather tube.
NOTICE:
- Check that there is no dirt or mud around the quick connector before this work. Clean the connector if necessary.
- Do not use any tool in this work.
- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
- To protect the tube, cover it with a plastic bag after checking.
- When the connector and the pipe are stuck, turn the retainer carefully to release. Disconnect the tube.
8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
(a) Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank.
(1) Push the connector deep inside.
(2) Pinch portion A.
(3) Pull out the connector.
9. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
(a) Set a transmission jack to the fuel tank.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 fuel tank bands and fuel tank.
10. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION
11. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE AND FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE
(a) Remove the 2 clips, and pull out the 2 fuel tank tubes.
NOTICE:
- Check that there is no dirt or mud around the quick connector before this work. Clean the connector if necessary.
- Do not use any tool in this work.
- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
- After disconnecting, cover the fuel tube joint with a plastic bag.
- When the fuel tube joint and fuel suction plate are stuck, turn the fuel tank main tube carefully to release and disconnect it. Likewise, disconnect the fuel tank return tube.
12. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP & GAGE TUBE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Protect a connector and tube joint with masking tape or something in order to prevent sticking foreign objects onto them, and clean dirt and foreign objects from the fuel suction tube assembly before removing it.
(a) Using SST, loosen the retainer.
SST: 09808-14020
HINT: A rib on the retainer can be fitted into the tip of SST.
(b) Remove the retainer.
(c) Remove the fuel suction with pump & gage tube assembly.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the arm of the sender gage.
(d) Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.
13. REMOVE FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Pinch and turn the projection of the retainer in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock. Pull out the fuel tank breather tube.
NOTICE:
- Check that there is no dirt or mud around the quick connector before this work. Clean the connector if necessary.
- Do not use any tool in this work.
- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube by force.
- To protect the tube, cover it with a plastic bag after checking.
- When the connector and the pipe are stuck, turn the fuel tank breather tube carefully to release. Disconnect the tube.
14. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
(a) Remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.