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Fuel Pump: Installation: Installation
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE
- Install a new fuel suction tube set gasket onto the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge to the fuel tank.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Protrusion *2 Notch NOTE:Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
- Align the protrusions of the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge with the notches of the fuel tank.NOTE:
Ensure that the fuel suction tube gasket is in the correct position.
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER
- While holding the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge by hand, position the fuel pump gauge retainer and tighten it lightly by hand.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Lock Point *2 Mark *3 Front of Vehicle NOTE:Check that the contact surface of the fuel tank retainer is not scratched or damaged, and prevent the entry of foreign matter.
- Temporarily install the SST plate and claws to the fuel pump gauge retainer.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 SST
(Plate)*2 SST
(Claw)- SST: 09808-14030
- 09808-01030
- 09808-01040
- 09808-01050
HINT:
- Hold the fuel suction tube assembly upright by hand to ensure that the fuel suction tube gasket is not moved out of position.
- Engage the SST claws securely with the fuel pump gauge retainer holes to secure SST.
- Make sure that only 2 claws are used with SST.
- SST: 09808-14030
- While pressing the claws of SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer ribs securely, tighten the bolts.
HINT:
Install SST while pressing the SST claws toward the fuel pump gauge retainer (toward the center of SST).
- Install the SST handle.
- Using SST, align the marks on the fuel tank and fuel pump gauge retainer.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 SST
(Handle)*2 SST
(Plate)*3 SST
(Claw)*4 Lock Point *5 Starting Point *a Front of Vehicle - SST: 09808-14030
- 09808-01010
- 09808-01020
- 09808-01030
- 09808-01040
- 09808-01050
NOTE:- Do not use any tools other than specified in this operation. Damage to the fuel pump gauge retainer or the fuel tank may result.
- Tighten the retainer by turning it clockwise while holding SST down.
- Make sure to rotate the SST handle horizontally. If the SST handle is rotated at an angle, SST may come off.
- Do not spin SST too fast or use an impact wrench as this may result in damage to components.
- If SST comes off of the retainer, loosen the SST bolts and reinstall SST.
- SST: 09808-14030
- While holding the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge by hand, position the fuel pump gauge retainer and tighten it lightly by hand.
- CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Push the fuel tube joint in the plug of the fuel suction plate, then install the tube joint clip.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Tube Joint Clip *2 Fuel Tank Main Tube clamp *3 Fuel Tube Joint *4 O-ring *5 Collar NOTE:- Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the connected part of the fuel tube joint and plug before performing this work.
- Check that the fuel tube joint is securely inserted to the end.
- Check that the tube joint clip is on the collar of the fuel tube joint.
- After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel tank main tube cannot be pulled out.
- Connect the fuel pump connector.
- Push the fuel tube joint in the plug of the fuel suction plate, then install the tube joint clip.
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
- Install the rear floor service hole cover with new butyl tape.
- INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
- INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 58
- INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 59
- INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type) . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 60
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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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