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Installation [12/2019 - 11/2023]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 6 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

    1. Install 5 new No. 6 fuel tank cushions to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Engage the 2 clips to install the No. 2 fuel tank protector to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Install the No. 1 fuel tank heat insulator to the fuel tank sub-assembly with the 3 clips.
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Install the 2 No. 2 fuel tube clamps to the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
    2. Engage the 2 clamps to install the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  6. INSTALL NO. 3 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Engage the clamp to install the No. 3 fuel tube clamp to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK WIRE 
    1. Engage the 4 clamps to install the fuel tank wire to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  8. INSTALL FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 clamps to install the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
    2. Engage the clamp to connect the fuel cut off valve with tube assembly to the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

  9. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 clamps to install the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  10. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step 1 [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  11. INSTALL FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER 

    See step  2 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step 2 [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  12. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step 3 [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  13. CONNECT FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  4 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step 4 [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  14. CONNECT FUEL TANK WIRE 

    See step  5 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step 5 [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  15. INSTALL FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR (VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  16. INSTALL FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

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

    GTY563885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Set the fuel tank sub-assembly on an engine lifter.
      NOTE:

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

    2. Using the engine lifter, slowly raise the fuel tank sub-assembly, and then temporarily install the fuel tank sub-assembly, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly and No. 2 fuel tank band sub-assembly with the 5 bolts.

      Bolt Length

      Bolt Width Across Flats
      A 14 mm (0.551 in.)
      B 12 mm (0.472 in.)
      C 12 mm (0.472 in.) or 14 mm (0.551 in.)
      GTY865860Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the fuel tank sub-assembly.
      • When installing the fuel tank sub-assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
    3. Tighten the 5 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Fuel Tank Sub-Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence
      GTY865859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 45 N.m (459 kgf/cm, 33 ft.lbf) 

    4. Connect the 2 No. 2 floor wire connectors.
    5. Connect the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

  17. CONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

  18. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

  19. CONNECT FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly to the fuel vapor containment valve (close tank with bolt valve assembly).

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

  20. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 
    1. Install the front floor cover LH with the 5 grommets (F), 2 clips (D) and clip (E).
      GTY895351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 5 bolts (A), 3 screws (B) and screw (C).

      Bolt 

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

  21. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  22. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 68 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66 [10/2022 - ]

  23. ADD FUEL 
  24. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1