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Removal [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

  2. DRAIN FUEL 
  3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
      GTY588733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clip to remove the No. 1 floor under cover assembly.
  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and clip (A).
      GTY571041Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clip (B) to remove the rear floor side member cover LH.
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY588751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank solenoid main valve assembly.
      GTY588752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]

  8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY588927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]

  9. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
      GTY588748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
      GTY588928Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]

  11. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information, or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

    1. Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
      GTY608788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts.
      GTY588884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
      • When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
  12. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 3 clamps to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY608999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY589897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
      GTY589898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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