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9. Remove the inspection hole cover by turning the retainers 90 °
degrees clockwise.
• Remove the O-ring.
10. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly electrical connector, the EVAP hose, and the fuel feed
hose.
Disconnect the quick connector as follows:
• Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the
tube.
• If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them
by pulling.
CAUTION:
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• The quick connector can be
disconnected when the tabs
are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connec-
tor more than necessary.
• Do not use any tools to di sconnect the quick connector.
• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
• Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
• Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
• Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or
the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer
is replaced.
• When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is
replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (white
colored retainer).
• To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage
and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick
connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.
11. Remove the lock ring using Tool.
12. Remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assem- bly. Remove and discard the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly O-ring.
CAUTION:
• Do not bend the float arm during removal.
• Avoid impacts such as droppi ng when handling the com-
ponents.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For installation, use a new fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly O-ring.
• Connect the quick connector as follows:
- Check the connection for any damage or foreign materials.
- Align the connector with the pipe, t hen insert the connector straight into the pipe until a click is heard.
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- After connecting the quick connector, make sure that the connec-
tion is secure by checking as follows:
- Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely
connected.
- Visually inspect the connector to make sure the two retainer tabs are securely connected.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Turn the ignition switch ON but do not start engi ne, then check the fuel pipes and hose connections for
leaks while applying fuel pressure to the system.
2. Start the engine and rev it above idle speed, then check t hat there are no fuel leaks at any of the fuel pipe
and hose connections.
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003771774
1. Inspection hole cover
2. Inspection hole cover O-ring 3. Lock ring
4. Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly 5. Fuel tank
6. Fuel tank protector
7. Fuel tank protector clips 8. Fuel tank straps 9. Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly O-ring
10. Fuel filler hose 11. Fuel filler pipe 12. Fuel filler cup
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Follow the “General Precautions” before working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-4, "
General Precau-
tion".
1. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
2. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-487, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, if necessary.
a. Position the vehicle so it is level.
b. Check the fuel level on level gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (full or almost full), drain the fuel
from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as
shown, or less.
c. Use the following procedure to drain the fuel to the specified level after disconnecting the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler
pipe.
• Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameterinto the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler opening to drain
the fuel from fuel filler pipe.
• Insert a suitable hose into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
NOTE:
As a guide, the fuel level reaches the fuel gauge position as shown, or less, when approximately 14
liters (3 3/4 US gal, 3 1/8 Imp gal) of fuel are drained from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire. Refer to WT-41, "
Adjustment".
5. Remove the four clips and remove the rear fender protector, front.
6. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe and dis- connect the vent hose quick connector.
7. Remove the second row seat and the third row LH seat. Refer to SE-55, "
Removal and Installation" (sec-
ond row), SE-58, "
LH Side Seat" (third row).
8. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-76, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Remove the second and third row rear seat belt buckles mounted on the floor. Refer to SB-7, "
Removal
and Installation of Second Row Seat Belt", SB-9, "Removal and Installation of Third Row Seat Belt".
10. Remove the LH center pillar trim, the LH rear trim panel, and the LH rear side door kick plate and weather
stripping. Refer to INT-14, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the second row rear center console and base. Refer to IP-21, "
Removal and Installation".
12. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way to access the inspection hole cover, located under the center LH
rear seat.
13. Fuel filler hose grommet 14. Fuel filler cap 15. Fuel tank shield
16. Clip 17. Fuel filler pipe shield
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13. Remove the inspection hole cover by turning the retainers 90
°
degrees clockwise.
• Remove the O-ring.
14. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly electrical connector, the EVAP hose, and the fuel feed
hose.
Disconnect the quick connector as follows:
• Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the
tube.
• If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them
by pulling.
CAUTION:
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• The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabsare completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connec-
tor more than necessary.
• Do not use any tools to di sconnect the quick connector.
• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
• Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
• Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
• Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or
the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer
is replaced.
• When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is
replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (white
colored retainer).
• To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage
and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick
connector with plastic bags or suit able material as shown.
15. Remove the four bolts and remove the fuel tank shield.
16. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-196, "
Removal and Installation".
17. Disconnect fuel filler hose, and vent hose at the fuel tank side.
18. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.
19. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the molded clip in the top of the fuel tank while lowering the fuel tank.
20. Lower the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack and remove it.
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21. If necessary, remove the lock ring using Tool.
22. If necessary, remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly. Discard the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly O-ring.
CAUTION:
• Do not bend the float arm during removal.
• Avoid impacts such as droppi ng when handling the com-
ponents.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For installation, use a new fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly O-ring.
• Connect the quick connector as follows:
- Check the connection for any damage or foreign materials.
- Align the connector with the pipe, t hen insert the connector straight into the pipe until a click is heard.
- After connecting the quick connector, make sure that the connec-
tion is secure by checking as follows:
- Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely connected.
- Visually inspect the connector to make sure the two retainer tabs are securely connected.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Turn the ignition switch ON but do not start en gine, then check the fuel pipe and hose connections for
leaks while applying fuel pressure.
2. Start the engine and rev it above idle, then check that there are no fuel leaks at any of the fuel pipe and
hose connections. Tool number : — (J-46536)
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