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FUEL TANK > REMOVAL
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1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
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
Specification Waiting Time
w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.
3. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
HINT:
(Click here)
4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
a. Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck
floor box.
5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is
reconnected (Click here).
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6. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(Click here)
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
a. Remove the 7 bolts and 2 screws.
Text in Illustration
*1 Bolt
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*2 Screw
b. Disconnect the 3 clips and remove the
front center floor cover.
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.
Text in Illustration
*1 Pipe
*2 Retainer
*3 Quick Connector
*4 Nylon Tube
*5 O-ring
i. 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.
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• 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.
Text in Illustration
*1 Retainer
*2 Fuel Tube Connector
*3 O-ring
*4 Pipe
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.
Text in Illustration
*1 Connector Cover
*2 Fuel Tube Connector
*3 Nylon Tube
*4 O-ring
*5 Retainer
*6 Pipe
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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.
Text in Illustration
*1 Fuel Tube Connector
*2 Fuel Filler Pipe Clamp
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.
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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 (Click here).
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.
c. Push the fuel tank vent hose deep into
the fuel tank to release the lock pin.
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.
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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.
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b. Remove the grommet from the fuel tank.
22. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION
a. Remove the 8 fuel tank cushions from
the fuel tank.
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