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Installation [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 fuel tank cushion is necessary.

    1. Install a new No. 1 fuel tank cushion to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  2. INSTALL NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Install 3 new No. 6 fuel tank cushions to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Install the No. 2 fuel tube clamp to the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
    2. Engage the clamp to install the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the No. 2 fuel tank protector to the fuel tank sub-assembly with the clip.
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TUBE CLAMP 
    1. Engage the clamp to install the No. 1 fuel tube clamp to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  6. INSTALL FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 4 clamps to install the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 3 clamps to install the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank sub-assembly.
  8. 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.)
      GTY899535Courtesy 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
      GTY899533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    4. Connect the lower fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly to the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    5. Connect the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    6. for 2WD:
      1. Install the engine service cover assembly and rear main muffler heat insulator sub-assembly to the vehicle body with the nut.

        Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf/cm, 43 in.lbf) 

  9. 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 - 10/2022]

  10. CONNECT FUEL TANK EVAPORATION VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the clamp to connect the fuel tank evaporation vent tube sub-assembly to the canister (charcoal canister assembly).

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

  11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

  12. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
    1. Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 4 grommets (F), clip (C), clip (D) and clip (E).
      GTY842917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 4 bolts (A) and screw (B).

      Bolt 

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

  13. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH 
    1. Install the front floor cover LH with the 2 grommets (D) and clip (C).
      GTY849085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 4 bolts (A) and 6 screws (B).

      Bolt 

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

  14. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

  15. ADD FUEL