Removal

3UR-FBE FUEL: FUEL TANK: REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

3. REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP

4. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and tank protector.

5. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Remove the bolt and disconnect the fuel pressure switching valve.

(a) Detach the lock claws by lifting up the cover, as shown in the illustration.

(b) Pinch and pull the main tube connector to disconnect the connector from the pipe.

NOTICE:
* Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
* Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
* Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
* Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
* Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.
* If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE

(a) Detach the lock claws by lifting up the cover, as shown in the illustration.

(b) Pinch and pull the return tube connector to disconnect the connector from the pipe.

NOTICE:
* Check for foreign matter in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-ring or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
* Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
* Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
* Check for foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
* Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and foreign matter contamination.
* If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the connector between your fingers and turn it carefully to disconnect it.

7. DISCONNECT VENT LINE HOSE

(a) Pull up the retainer and disconnect the vent line hose.

NOTICE:
* Do not use any tools in this procedure.
* Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the valve and around the connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the valve and connector.

8. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Detach the harness clamp from the fuel tank.

9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE

(a) Detach the lock claws by lifting up the cover, as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the inlet pipe.

(c) Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the inlet pipe.

(d) Detach the filler pipe hose and breather tube from the No. 1 breather tube clamp.

10. DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 CANISTER HOSE

(a) Disconnect the outlet canister hose from the inlet pipe.

(b) Detach the hose from the No. 1 breather tube clamp.

11. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 clips, 2 pins and 2 fuel tank bands.

(c) Slowly lower the transmission jack slightly.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to cut the wiring.

(d) Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the fuel tank assembly.

(e) Disconnect the fuel pump connector and fuel pressure switching valve connector, and then lower the transmission jack.

NOTICE:
* Before this procedure, check the connector for dirt, mud or other contamination.
* Do not use any tools in this procedure.

12. REMOVE INLET FUEL TANK PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and inlet pipe.

13. REMOVE FUEL TANK RETURN TUBE

(a) Remove the tube joint clip and pull out the fuel tank return tube to remove it.

NOTICE:
* Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work.
* Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them, as the fuel tube joint contains the O-rings that seal the plug.
* Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
* Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
* Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag and tape after disconnecting the fuel tube.

14. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 tube joint clips and pull out the 2 fuel tank main tubes. Then remove the fuel pressure switching valve assembly.

(a) Remove the nut from the heat insulator.

(b) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 4 clips shown in the illustration and heat insulator.

16. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE

(a) Remove the filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

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