2008 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel tank protector to the fuel tank.
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel tube 6 clamps.
    2. Install the fuel tank main tube to the fuel tank with the 6 clamps
      Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Protector And Clamps
      G05773060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL TANK RETURN VENT TUBE 
    1. Install the fuel tank return vent tube to the fuel tank.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
      G05773059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the vent hose to the fuel tank.
      NOTE:
      • Check for damage or foreign matter around the connecting parts of the vent hose and fuel tank.
      • After connecting, check that the vent hose and the valve are securely connected by pulling on them.
        Fig 3: Locating Vent Hose To Fuel Tank
        G05773063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel suction tube.

      HINT:

      Push the parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard.

      NOTE:
      • Before installing the tube connectors to the pipes, check if there is any damage or foreign matter in the connectors.
      • After the connecting, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
        Fig 4: Installing Fuel Suction Tube Sub-Assembly
        G05773064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FUEL TANK WIRE 
    1. Attach the 6 clamps of the fuel tank wire to install the wire to the fuel tank
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank Wire Clamps
      G05773056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR 
    1. Install the fuel tank pressure sensor (see INSTALLATION ).
  8. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set the fuel tank on a mission jack and raise the fuel tank.
      NOTE: Do not allow the fuel tank to contact the vehicle, especially the differential.
    2. Connect the fuel tank to the fuel filler pipe and slide the filler pipe clamp.
      Fig 6: Locating Filler Pipe Clamp
      G05773066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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