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Fuel Lid: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEATS 

    Torque: 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27ft.lbf) 

  2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR 

    Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf) 

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR 

    Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf) 

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM 
  6. REMOVE REAR MAT SET PLATE 

    Remove the 5 bolts and rear mat set plate.

  7. REMOVE LH QUARTER TRIM PANEL 
    1. Remove the quarter trim jack cover.
    2. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
    3. Remove the quarter trim panel, then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Removing LH Quarter Trim Panel
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  8. REMOVE SPEAKER 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts, then disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the speaker.
    Fig 2: Removing Speaker
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  9. REMOVE FUEL FILLER OPENING LID LOCK 
    1. Turn the fuel filler opening lid lock to remove it.
    2. Remove the fuel filler opening lid lock.
  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP TETHER FROM FUEL FILLER OPENING LID 

    Remove the cap and fuel tank cap tether from the fuel filler opening lid.

    Fig 3: Removing Fuel Filler Opening Lid Lock
    G02994277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FUEL FILLER OPENING LID 
    1. Open the opening lid.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and opening lid.
    Fig 4: Removing Fuel Filler Opening Lid
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  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SHIELD 
    1. Remove the fuel filler opening lid lock retainer.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 fuel tank filler pipe shield rings.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe shield.
    CAUTION:
    • Always keep the tank cap closed when it is not required to be opened.
    • Keep all fire away during the operation.
    Fig 5: Removing Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Shield
    G02994279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002