Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT:

(See page ).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

3. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE

(a) Remove the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge (See page ).

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

5. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

6. DRAIN FUEL

7. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

HINT:

(See page ).

8. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly (See page ).

9. REMOVE ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTROL COUPLING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE LH

(a) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and front floor brace LH.

11. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE RH

(a) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and front floor brace RH.

12. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and fuel tank protector sub-assembly.

13. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the set bolt and set nut of the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly.

14. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the set bolt and set nut of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

15. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel pump tube. (1) Pinch the tabs of the retainer to release the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration. (2) Pull out the fuel tank main tube. NOTICE: Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary. It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly. Do not use any tools in this operation. Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag. When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.

(b) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the charcoal canister assembly.

*1	Tube Connector	*2	O-ring
*3	Retainer	*4	Pipe (Charcoal Canister Assembly)
	Pinch		Pull

HINT:

Do not remove the retainer.

(c) Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.

(d) Set up an engine lifter underneath the fuel tank.

(e) Remove the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands.

(f) Remove the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank to filter pipe hose.

(g) Remove the fuel tank.

(h) Remove the 2 pins and 2 fuel tank bands as shown in the illustration.

(i) Remove the 4 clip nuts.

16. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank.

17. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE

(a) Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.

18. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel main tube support.

19. REMOVE FUEL MAIN TUBE SUPPORT

(a) Remove the bolt and the fuel main tube support.

20. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 8 No. 1 fuel tank cushions.