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Removal








2GR-FE FUEL: FUEL TANK: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE Removal
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Removal
3. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE REAR SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH Removal
6. REMOVE REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH Removal
7. REMOVE REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER Removal
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG SIDE COVER LH Removal
9. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY (w/ Remote Folding Function) Removal
10. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH Removal
13. REMOVE REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH Removal
14. REMOVE REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER Removal
15. REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG SIDE COVER RH Removal
16. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY (w/ Remote Folding Function) Removal
17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH Removal
18. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
19. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal
20. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal
21. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
24. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
25. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
26. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH Removal
27. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
28. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT
29. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION Removal
30. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY Removal
31. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY Removal
32. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH Removal
33. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
34. REMOVE REAR MAT Removal
35. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
36. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
37. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
38. REMOVE REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
39. REMOVE REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
40. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) Removal
41. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal
42. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH Removal
43. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM LH Removal
44. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal
45. REMOVE POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal
46. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH Removal
47. REMOVE REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY Removal
48. REMOVE REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER Removal
49. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Remote Folding Function) Removal
50. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/ Remote Folding Function) Removal
51. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal
52. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK Removal
53. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH Removal
54. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
55. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal
56. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER Removal
57. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE Removal
58. DRAIN FUEL
59. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER Removal
60. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal
61. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal
62. REMOVE NO. 4 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET





(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the No. 4 exhaust pipe support bracket.
63. REMOVE NO. 3 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR Removal
64. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal
65. REMOVE REAR WHEELS (for 4WD)
66. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) Removal
67. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for 4WD) Removal
68. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for 4WD)
69. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for 4WD)
70. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) Replacement
71. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
72. REMOVE REAR DISC (for 4WD LH Side)
73. REMOVE REAR DISC (for 4WD RH Side)
74. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) Removal
75. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
76. REMOVE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal
77. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Removal
78. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) Removal
79. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
80. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) Removal
81. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
82. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) Removal
83. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
84. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
85. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG (for 4WD) Removal
86. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG (for 4WD) Removal
87. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD)
88. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH (for 4WD)
89. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) Removal
90. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH (for 4WD) Removal
91. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 4WD) Removal
92. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 3 clips (A) and 7 nuts, and then remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly.
93. 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 pump tube.
NOTICE:
- Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and clean the connector if necessary.
- It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If any foreign objects enter the connector, the O-rings may seal properly.
- Do not use any tool in this operation.
- Do not bend 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 it and pull the connector out carefully.





(b) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister assembly.
(1) Pinch the retainer and pull out the quick connector while pushing the quick connector against the pipe to disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister assembly.
NOTICE:
- Remove dirt or foreign objects on the quick connector before this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting as the fuel hose connector has the O-ring that seals the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the connected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.
- If the quick connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull them to release.





(c) Disconnect the No. 3 fuel tank breather tube.
(1) Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the No. 3 fuel tank breather tube.
NOTICE:
- Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary.
- It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If any foreign objects enter the connector, the O-rings may seal properly.
- Do not use any tool in this operation.
- Do not bend 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 it and pull the connector out carefully.





(d) Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
(e) Set a transmission jack under the fuel tank.
(f) Remove the 4 bolts, and then remove the 2 fuel tank bands.
(g) Remove the 2 nuts.
(h) Operate the transmission jack to remove the fuel tank.





94. REMOVE REAR FUEL TANK SIDE PLATE





(a) Remove the rear fuel tank side plate.
95. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION





(a) Remove the No. 1 fuel tank cushion.
96. REMOVE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Release the 2 claws, and then remove the fuel pump tube.
97. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE





(a) Loosen the hose clamp bolt, and then remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
98. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE





(a) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank over fill check valve assembly.
(1) Pinch the retainer and pull out the quick connector while pushing the quick connector against the pipe to disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank over fill check valve assembly.
NOTICE:
- Remove dirt or foreign objects on the quick connector before this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting as the fuel hose connector has the O-ring that seals the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the connected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.
- If the quick connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull them to release.





(b) Disconnect the No. 1 evaporation vent tube.

NOTICE :
- Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary.
- It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If any foreign objects enter the connector, the O-rings may seal properly.
- Do not use any tool in this operation.
- Do not bend 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 it and pull the connector out carefully.

99. REMOVE FUEL TANK OVER FILL CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY





(a) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.
SST: 09808-14020
09808-01410
09808-01420
09808-01430

HINT :
- Engage the SST claws securely with the fuel pump gauge retainer ribs to secure SST.
- Install SST while pressing the SST claws toward the fuel pump gauge retainer (toward the center of SST).





(b) Using SST, loosen the fuel pump gauge retainer.
SST: 09808-14020
09808-01410
09808-01420
09808-01430
NOTE: Loosen the retainer by turning it counterclockwise while holding the SST down. Do not allow the claw of the tank suction tube support to slip out of its groove on the fuel tank.
HINT: The ribs on the fuel pump gauge retainer can be fitted into the tips of SST.

(c) Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer.





(d) Remove the fuel tank over fill check valve assembly.





(e) Remove the tank suction tube support and gasket from the fuel tank.
100. REMOVE TANK SUCTION TUBE SUPPORT





(a) Remove the tank suction tube support from the fuel tank.
101. REMOVE FUEL TANK SIDE PLATE





(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the fuel tank side plate and the fuel tank bracket.
102. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION SET





(a) Remove the fuel tank cushion sets and No. 5 fuel tank cushions.
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