Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hydraulic Brake Booster)

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly.

5. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the fuel pipe clamp.

(b) Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly. Click here

6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK INLET PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Pry up the retainer of quick connector and disconnect the fuel tank inlet pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly. NOTICE: Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary. The quick connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface. Do not use any tools. Do not bend or twist the tubes. Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag. If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.

*a Retainer

7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly. Click here

8. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel breather tube. Click here

(b) w/ Fuel Tank Cover: (1) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the fuel tank cover.

(c) Disconnect the 2 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connectors.

(d) Hold the fuel tank using the engine lifter.

(e) Remove the 2 fuel tank bands. (1) Remove the 2 bolts. (2) Remove the 2 clips, 2 pins and 2 fuel tank bands.

*1 Pin *2 Clip

(f) Slowly lower the engine lifter slightly.

9. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the tube joint clip and pull out the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly. NOTICE: Remove any dirt and foreign matter on the fuel tube joint before performing this work. Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them, as the fuel tube joint contains the O-rings that seal the plug. Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools. Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube. Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag and tape after disconnecting the fuel tubes.

*1 Tube Joint Clip *2 O-ring *a Fuel Tube *b Fuel Tube Joint

(b) Disengage the 3 clamps and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank sub-assembly.

10. REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER

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11. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE SET GASKET

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13. DRAIN FUEL

14. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector.