Removal

2GR-FXE FUEL: FUEL TANK: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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Service Precautions

4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

5. 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.

6. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 3 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and No. 3 front floor heat insulator.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 grommets.

(b) Remove the screw and No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly.

9. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER Removal

11. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK WIRE

(a) Separate the fuel tank wire connector from the bracket.

(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

12. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER FUEL HOSE

(a) Disconnect the charcoal canister fuel hose from the charcoal canister assembly.

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(1) Pinch the retainer and pull out the quick connector with the quick connector pushed to the pipe side to disconnect the charcoal canister fuel hose from the charcoal canister assembly.

NOTICE:
* Remove dirt or foreign objects on the quick connector before this work.
* Be careful not to allow foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the pipe that is sealed by O-rings.
* Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
* Do not forcibly bend, kink, twist or turn the nylon tube.
* Protect the connected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the charcoal canister fuel hose.
* If the quick connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull them to release.

13. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull the retainer down as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Pull out the fuel tank main tube.

NOTICE:
* Check for dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation. Clean the connector as necessary.
* Be careful not to allow mud or foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the pipe and connector that are sealed by O-rings.
* Do not use any tools for this operation.
* Do not damage the disconnected pipe or connector. Prevent intrusion of foreign objects by covering the pipe and connector with a plastic bag.
* When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release. Pull out the connector carefully.

14. DISCONNECT BREATHER LOWER TUBE

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

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(b) Pinch the retainer of the breather lower tube connector, and pull out the breather lower tube connector to disconnect the breather lower tube from the fuel tank.

NOTICE:
* Check for dirt around the connector before this operation. Remove the dirt as necessary.
* Be careful not to allow mud or foreign matter to scratch or come into contact with the pipe and connector that are sealed by O-rings.
* Do not use any tool in this operation.
* Do not damage the disconnected pipe or connector. Prevent intrusion of foreign objects by covering the pipe and connector with a plastic bag.
* When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release. Pull out the connector carefully.

15. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

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

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(b) Remove the fuel filler pipe clamp and fuel tube connector from the fuel tank inlet pipe.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 fuel tank bands.

(d) Operate the engine lifter, and disconnect the fuel inlet pipe.

(e) Operate the engine lifter, and remove the fuel tank.

16. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE

(a) Remove the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge Removal.

17. DRAIN FUEL

18. REMOVE FUEL TANK SOLENOID MAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector and clamp.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts from the fuel tank solenoid main valve assembly.

(d) Pinch portion A.

(e) Pull out the fuel tank vent hose.

(f) Remove the fuel tank solenoid main valve assembly from the fuel tank.

19. REMOVE FUEL TANK WIRE

(a) Disconnect the 4 clamps and remove the fuel tank wire.

20. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the fuel tank main tube from the clamp.

21. REMOVE CLAMP

(a) Remove the 2 clamps of the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.

(b) Remove the grommet from the fuel tank.

22. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 8 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank.