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Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE 

    (See article. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 09/2016] Refer to REMOVAL [09/2016 - ] )

  2. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY 

    (See article See step  4 See step  4)

  3. DRAIN FUEL 
  4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    (See article. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] )

  5. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE 
    1. GTY535103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Detach the 2 claws of the fuel tube connector retainer, push down the retainer and disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly and fuel tank return tube as shown in the illustration.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Retainer
      *2 Fuel Tube Connector
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 O-Ring
      *5 Pipe
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • 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 after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. GTY410229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.

  7. DISCONNECT FUEL CUT OFF VALVE TUBE 
    1. GTY410228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Disconnect the quick connector and clamp (See article. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - ] ).

  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE 
    1. GTY410230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Disconnect the quick connector and clamp (See article. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - ] ).

  9. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE 

    (See article. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 )

  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY529396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Using an engine lifter and attachments, support the fuel tank assembly.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Bolt
      Nut
    2. Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts and 2 No. 1 fuel tank bands.
    3. Using an engine lifter, lower the fuel tank assembly and remove it.
  11. REMOVE FUEL TUBE 
    1. GTY536520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Detach the No. 5 fuel tube clamp and remove the fuel tank return tube and fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Fuel Tank Return Tube
      *2 Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly
    2. Remove the No. 5 fuel tube clamp from the fuel tank assembly.
  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. GTY410406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the 5 No. 6 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.

    2. GTY527267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the fuel tank bracket, 2 fuel tank cushions and fuel tank cushion set from the fuel tank assembly.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Fuel Tank Bracket
      *2 Fuel Tank Cushion
      *3 Fuel Tank Cushion Set
      *a RH side
      *b LH side
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY414386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 No. 1 Fuel Tank Protector Sub-assembly
      *2 No. 2 Fuel Tank Protector
      *3 No. 3 Fuel Tank Protector
    2. Remove the No. 2 fuel tank protector and No. 3 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.
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