2007 Toyota Land CruiserFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL HOSE 
  2. INSTALL FUEL INLET HOSE 
  3. INSTALL FUEL PUMP AND SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set up the fuel tank on the transmission jack.
    2. Operate the transmission jack so that the fuel pump and sender gauge connector and 2 clamps can be installed. Then raise the mission jack again to install the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Placing Transmission Jack Under Fuel Tank
      G04436063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Installing Fuel Tank Bands
      G04436064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the fuel main tube, return tube and fuel hose.
      Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Main Tube, Return Tube & Fuel Hose
      G04436065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Check that there is no damage or contamination in the connected part of the pipe.
      2. Align the axis of the connector with the axis of the pipe. Push the pipe into the connector until the connector makes a "click" sound. If the connection is tight, apply a little amount of fresh engine oil on the tip of the pipe.
        Fig 4: Pushing Pipe Into Connector
        G04436066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. After having finished the connection, try to pull apart the pipe and the connector and confirm that they are securely connected.
        Fig 5: Confirming Pipe & Connector Are Securely Connected
        G04436067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. w/ Fuel hose connector cover type:

        Attach the lock claws to the connector by pushing down on the cover as shown in Fig 6.

        Fig 6: Attaching Lock Claws To Connector Pushing Down On Cover (W/Fuel Hose Connector Cover Type)
        G04436068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the fuel inlet hose to the fuel inlet pipe.
      Fig 7: Connecting Fuel Inlet Hose
      G04436069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Tighten the bolt of the clamp.

      Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

  5. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
    1. Install the bracket to the body with the bolt.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing Bracket To Body
      G04436070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bracket to the fuel tank band with the bolt.

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Installing Bracket To Fuel Tank Band
      G04436071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT VENT LINE TUBE 
    1. Connect the vent line tube to the fuel tank.
    Fig 10: Connecting Vent Line Tube
    G04436072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   )
  8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  9. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform INITIALIZATION .
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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