Fuel Tank: Installation

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION Installation
  1. CONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
  2. INSTALL FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Install a new fuel tank to filler pipe hose as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose
      G05138255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE  (See INSTALLATION  )
  4. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  5. INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Set up the fuel tank assembly to the transmission jack.
    2. While operating the transmission jack, fasten the 4 claws for the wire harness and connect the fuel pump connector, then install the fuel tank and the 3 fuel tank bands to the vehicle.
    3. Tighten the 6 set bolts of the 3 fuel tank bands.

      Torque: 33 N*m (336 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install the 2 wire harness clamps.
    5. Connect the fuel tube.
      1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe until fuel tube connector makes "click" sound.
        NOTE:
        • Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check if the connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
          Fig 2: Pushing Fuel Tube Connector
          G05138256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Filler Pipe Hose Dimension
      G05138257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the fuel tank main tube.
      1. Push in the fuel tube connector to the pipe until fuel tube connector makes "click" sound.
        NOTE:
        • Check if there is any damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
        • After connecting, check if the connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
      Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G05138258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
  6. ADD FUEL 
  7. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  8. INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER 
    1. Install the 3 bolts and the fuel tank filler hose cover.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Pushing Fuel Tank Main Tube
      G05138244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO. 2 CROSSMEMBER BRACE LH 
    1. Install the rear floor No. 2 crossmember brace LH with 2 bolts.

      Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Filler Hose Cover And Bolts
    G05138243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER PROTECTOR  (See INSTALLATION  )
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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