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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL HOSE 
  2. INSTALL FUEL INLET HOSE 
  3. INSTALL FUEL PUMP AND SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set up the fuel tank on the transmission jack.
    2. Operate the transmission jack so that the fuel pump and sender gauge connector and 2 clamps can be installed. Then raise the mission jack again to install the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Jacking Up Fuel Pump And Sender Gauge
      G04062190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Fuel Tank Bands
      G04062191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Connect the fuel main tube, return tube and fuel hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Main Tube, Return Tube And Fuel Hose
    G04062192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check that there is no damage or contamination in the connected part of the pipe.
    2. Align the axis of the connector with the axis of the pipe. Push the pipe into the connector until the connector makes a "click" sound. If the connection is tight, apply a little amount of fresh engine oil on the tip of the pipe.
      Fig 4: Pushing Pipe Into Connector
      G04062193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. After having finished the connection, try to pull apart the pipe and the connector and confirm that they are securely connected.
      Fig 5: Pulling Apart Pipe And Connector
      G04062194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. w/ Fuel hose connector cover type:

      Attach the lock claws to the connector by pushing down on the cover, as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 6: Attaching Lock Claws To Connector
      G04062195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the fuel inlet hose to the fuel inlet pipe.
    6. Tighten the bolt of the clamp.

    Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 7: Identifying Bolt Of Clamp
    G04062196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    1. Install the bracket to the body with the bolt.
      Fig 8: Identifying Bracket And Body Bolt
      G04062197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the bracket to the fuel tank band with the bolt.
    Fig 9: Installing Bracket To Fuel Tank Band With Bolt
    G04062198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

  6. CONNECT VENT LINE TUBE 
    1. Connect the vent line tube to the fuel tank.
    Fig 10: Identifying Vent Line Tube
    G04062199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  9. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).
    NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.