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110XX-02
A79487
(b)
(c)
A91017
Nylon Tube Fuel Tube Joint
O-ring
Tube Joint Clip Fuel Suction Plate
A79488
Tube Joint Clip
A79489
(b)
(b)
(b)(b)(b)
(b)
(b)
(b) 11-20
- FUELFUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE
ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2048 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
Removal & Installation and Disassembly & Reassembly
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
(a) Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
(b) Disconnect the vapor pressure sensor connector.
(c) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE
ASSY
(a) Remove the tube joint clip, then pull out the fuel pump
tube.
NOTICE:
Check around the connector for dirt or mud before
this operation. Remove the dirt if necessary.
Be careful of mud because the fuel tube joint has an
O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can
be contaminated.
Do not use any tools in this operation.
Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the con-
nector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull
the connector to release. Pull the connector carefully.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts, then remove the fuel tank vent tube
set plate.
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A79489Mark
A81595
Tube Joint ClipCollar
A79487
New Butyl Tape
11-24- FUELFUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE
ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2052 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
24. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE
ASSY
(a) Install a new gasket to the fuel suction tube w/ pump &
gauge.
(b) Install the fuel suction tube w/ pump & gauge to the fuel
tank.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the fuel pump filter.
Do not bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
(c) Align the mark of the fuel tank vent tube set plate with the
fuel suction tube w/ pump & gauge.
(d) Install the fuel tank bent tube set plate with the 8 bolts.
Torque: 5.9 NVm (60 kgfVcm, 52 in.Vlbf)
(e) Install the fuel pump tube with the tube joint clip.
NOTICE:
Check the connected part for scratch or foreign ob-
jects.
Check that the fuel tube joint is inserted securely.
Check that the tube joint clip is on the collar of the fuel
tube joint.
After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel
tube joint has not been pulled off.
25. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
26. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See page 11-5)
27. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
(a) Connect the fuel pump connector.
(b) Connect the vapor pressure sensor connector.
(c) Using new butyl tape, install the rear floor service hole
cover.
28. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY
29. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)
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110XY-01
A79485 A79485 Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
5.9 (60, 52 in.Vlbf)
x8Fuel Pump Tube Sub-assy
Tube Joint Clip Fuel Tank Bent Tube Set Plate
Fuel Suction
w/ Pump & Gauge Tube Assy
Fuel Suction Tube Set Gasket Vapor Pressure Sensor Connector Fuel Pump ConnectorRear Floor Service Hole Cover Rear Seat Cushion Assy
- FUELFUEL TANK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
11-25
2053 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
FUEL TANK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS
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A86273 Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
20 (199, 14)
56 (571, 41)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
39 (400, 29)
Fuel Tube No. 1
Fuel Tank Inlet Pipe
Sub-assy
Fuel Tank Assy
Fuel Tank Protector Lower Center
Fuel Tank Band Sub-assy No. 1 LH Fuel Tank Band Sub-assy No. 1 RH
Parking Brake Cable Assy No. 2
Parking Brake Cable Assy No. 3 Exhaust Pipe Gasket Pin
x4
39 (400, 29)
Pin
Floor Panel Brace Rear
Exhaust Pipe Gasket
56 (571, 41)
Exhaust Pipe Assy Center
x2x2
x2
11-26
- FUELFUEL TANK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2054 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
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110XZ-01
A86274
(a)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(a)
(b)
A79472
11-28
- FUELFUEL TANK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2056 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
Removal & Installation and Disassembly & Reassembly
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See page 11-20)
5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (See page 11-20)
6. DRAIN FUEL
7. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (See page 15-2)
8. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.
(b) Remove the exhaust pipe center and 2 gaskets from the
2 exhaust pipe supports.
9. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, then disconnect the parking
brake cable No. 2.
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A81598
Retainer
Push
- FUELFUEL TANK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
11-33
2061 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
(i) Connect the fuel pump tube.
(1) Push in the quick connector to the pipe until the
quick connector makes a ºclickº sound, then push
up the retainer until the claws lock.
NOTICE:
Check the connected part for damage or foreign ob-
jects.
After connecting, check if the connector and pipe are
securely connected by pulling on them.
22. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
23. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
24. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
25. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER
(a) Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe center to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
(b) Tighten the 2 bolts and 4 new nuts.
Torque: 56 NVm (571 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf)
26. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (See page 11-20)
27. ADD FUEL
28. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
29. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See page 11-5)
30. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
31. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See page 11-20)
32. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY
33. INSTALL FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (See page 15-2)
34. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)
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120BT-01
A86270
(a)
(b)
(b)(c)
A86393
A A
PushPinch
Pinch
A86360
(e)
(e)
(f) 12-16
- EMISSION CONTROLCHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2077 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See page 11-20)
5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (See page 11-20)
6. DRAIN FUEL
7. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (See page 15-2)
8. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 11-28)
9. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2 (See page 11-28)
10. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3 (See page 11-28)
11. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER (See page 11-28)
12. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSY (See page 11-28)
13. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY
(a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
(c) Disconnect the fuel hose No. 1.
(d) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
(1) Deeply push the quick connector to release the lock
pin.
(2) Pinch portion A.
(3) Pull out the fuel tank vent hose.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts.
(f) Unfasten the claw, then remove the charcoal canister.
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A87557
A86389
Push
- EMISSION CONTROLCHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY (3MZ-FE)
12-17
2078 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
14. REMOVE FUEL EMISSION TUBE FUEL HOSE
(a) Remove the fuel emission tube fuel hose.
15. INSTALL FUEL EMISSION TUBE FUEL HOSE
16. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSY
(a) Install the charcoal canister with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 40 NVm (400 kgfVcm, 29 ftVlbf)
(b) Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
(1) Push in the quick connector to the pipe until the
quick connector makes a ºclickº sound.
NOTICE:
Check the connected part for damage or foreign ob-
jects.
After connecting, check if the quick connector and
pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
(c) Connect the fuel hose No. 1.
(d) Install the 3 wire harness clamps.
(e) Connect the VSV connector.
17. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSY (See page 11-28)
18. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER (See page 11-28)
19. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3 (See page 11-28)
20. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2 (See page 11-28)
21. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 11-28)
22. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (See page 11-20)
23. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
24. ADD FUEL
25. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See page 11-5)
26. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
27. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See page 11-20)
28. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY
29. INSTALL FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (See page 15-2)
30. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)