FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5]

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Warning
•  Repairing a fuel tank containing fuel is dangerous. Explosion or fire may cause death or serious injury. Always properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.
•  Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, do not damage the sealing surface of the fuel pump unit when removing or installing.
•  A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
Caution
•  Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

1.  Level the vehicle.

2.  Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF, L5].)

3.  Disconnect the quick release connector. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

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4.  Connect a long hose to the disconnected quick release connector and drain the fuel into a container used for collecting gasoline.

5.  Drain the fuel from the fuel tank using the following procedure:

Using M-MDS
1.  Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
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2.  Using the simulation function “FP”, start the fuel pump. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [LF, L5].)
Without using M-MDS
1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3.  Remove the fuel pump relay.
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Caution
•  Short the specified terminals because shorting the wrong terminal of the relay and fuse block may cause malfunctions.
4.  Using a jumper wire, short fuel pump relay terminals C and D in the relay and fuse block.
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5.  Connect the negative battery cable and operate the fuel pump. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
Caution
•  The fuel pump could be damaged if it is operated while there is no fuel in the fuel tank. Verify the amount of fuel being discharged from the hose and stop operation of the fuel pump when essentially no fuel is being discharged.

6.  Stop the fuel pump using the following procedure.

Using M-MDS
1.  Using the simulation function “FP”, stop the fuel pump. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [LF, L5].)
2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Without using M-MDS
1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable to stop the fuel pump.

7.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Service hole cover
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(3)  Fuel pump unit connector

8.  Remove the following parts:

LF
1.  Set the main silencer out of the way. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
L5
1.  Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

9.  Remove the under cover (LH). (See REAR TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Remove the insulator (middle No.1). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

11.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

13.  Complete the “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF, L5].)

LF (Fuel filter (high-pressure) is a built-in type in fuel pump unit)

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1
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
3
Evaporative hose
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
4
Fuel tank strap
5
Joint hose
(See Joint Hose Removal Note.)
(See Joint Hose Installation Note.)
6
Breather hose
(See Breather Hose Removal Note.)
(See Breather Hose Installation Note.)
7
Fuel hose
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
8
Fuel pump unit
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
9
Fuel tank component
10
Fuel-filler cap
11
Protector
12
Dust cover
13
Fuel-filler pipe
(See Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal Note.)
14
Nonreturn valve

LF (Fuel filter (high-pressure) is not a built-in type in fuel pump unit)

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1
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
3
Evaporative hose
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
4
Fuel tank strap
5
Joint hose
(See Joint Hose Removal Note.)
(See Joint Hose Installation Note.)
6
Breather hose
(See Breather Hose Removal Note.)
(See Breather Hose Installation Note.)
7
Fuel hose
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
8
Fuel pump unit
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
9
Fuel tank component
10
Fuel-filler cap
11
Protector
12
Dust cover
13
Fuel-filler pipe protector
14
Fuel-filler pipe
(See Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal Note.)
15
Nonreturn valve

L5

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1
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
2
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
3
Evaporative hose
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
4
Fuel tank strap
5
Joint hose
(See Joint Hose Removal Note.)
(See Joint Hose Installation Note.)
6
Breather hose
(See Breather Hose Removal Note.)
(See Breather Hose Installation Note.)
7
Fuel hose
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
8
Fuel pump unit
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)
9
Fuel tank component
10
Fuel-filler cap
11
Protector
12
Dust cover
13
Fuel-filler pipe protector
14
Fuel-filler pipe
(See Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal Note.)
15
Nonreturn valve


Joint Hose Removal Note

1.  Remove the charcoal canister. (See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5].)

2.  Remove the fuel-filler pipe installation bolts.

3.  Remove the joint hose.


Breather Hose Removal Note

1.  Disconnect the breather hose of fuel-filler pipe side.

2.  Remove the following parts as a single unit.

•  Fuel tank
•  Breather hose
•  Fuel pump unit
•  Fuel hose

3.  Remove the breather hose.


Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal Note

1.  Remove the rear tire (RH). (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

2.  Remove the mudguard (RH) (Vehicles without fuel-filler pipe protector).

3.  Remove the following parts (LF):

1.  Rear auto leveling sensor (Vehicles with AFS) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2.  Rear stabilizer (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3.  Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4.  Rear lower arm (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5.  Rear crossmember (See REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the fuel-filler pipe.


Breather Hose Installation Note

1.  Install the breather hose as shown in the figure.

LF

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L5

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Joint Hose Installation Note

1.  Install the joint hose and clamp as shown in the figure.

LF

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L5

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