Removal

3MZ-FE FUEL TANK:

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT: (Service Precautions)

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Coupe) (Removal)

3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Convertible) (Removal)

4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (Removal)

5. SEPARATE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

6. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE (Removal)

7. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE (Removal)

8. DRAIN FUEL
9. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (Removal)

10. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, exhaust pipe and 2 gaskets.
11. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the set bolt and set nut of the No. 2 parking brake cable.
12. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the set bolt and set nut of the No. 3 parking brake cable.
13. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER





(a) Remove the 4 bolts and fuel tank protector.
14. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the fuel pump tube.





(1) Pinch the tab of the retainer to remove the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.





(2) Pull out the fuel tank main tube.

- Before this operation, check the connector for dirt, mud or other contamination.

- It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud enters the connectors, the O-rings may not seal properly.

- Disconnect the connector by hand.

- Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.

- When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release it. Then pull out the connector from the pipe.

(b) Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tube.





(1) Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the No. 1 fuel tube.

- Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before disconnecting it. Clean the connector if necessary.
- It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
- Disconnect the quick connector by hand.
- Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
- If the pipe and connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.





(c) Place a transmission jack under the fuel tank assembly.





(d) Remove the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands (*1).
(e) Remove the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank to filter pipe hose (*2).
(f) Slightly lower the transmission jack.
(g) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister (*3).
(1) Push the connector deep into the charcoal canister to release the locking pin.
(2) Pinch portion A.
(3) Pull out the connector.
(h) Remove the fuel tank.





(i) Remove the 2 pins and 2 fuel tank bands as shown in the illustration.





(j) Remove the 4 clip nuts.
15. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE





(a) Push the connector deep into the charcoal canister to release the locking pin.
(b) Pinch portion A.
(c) Pull out the connector.
16. REMOVE FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the fuel pump tube from the fuel main tube support.
17. REMOVE FUEL MAIN TUBE SUPPORT





(a) Remove the bolt and tube support.
18. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION





(a) Remove the 7 No. 2 fuel tank cushions.