Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001PVC9
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (FUEL): FUEL TANK: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during fuel tank assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision System

Intelligent Clearance Sonar System*1

Lighting System (for Gasoline Model with Cornering Light)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking Assist Monitor System

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Panoramic View Monitor System

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Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:

  • Never perform work on fuel system components near any possible ignition sources.
  • Vaporized fuel could ignite, resulting in a serious accident.
  • Do not perform work on fuel system components without first disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  • Sparks could cause vaporized fuel to ignite, resulting in a serious accident.
  • The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

NOTICE:

  • After the engine switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. (for Audio and Visual System)
  • After the engine switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. (for Navigation System)

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY

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3. DRAIN FUEL

4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER

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6. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

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7. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and No. 2 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH.

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

(a) Using needle nose pliers, remove the 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

*a

Needle Nose Pliers

9. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

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10. DISCONNECT INLET FUEL TANK PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the inlet fuel tank pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

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11. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

(a) Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

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(b) Disengage the clamp and disconnect the fuel cut off valve with tube assembly from the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.

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(c) Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.

HINT:

Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH.

(e) Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
  • When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.

12. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the clamp to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

13. REMOVE FUEL RETURN VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

14. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 2 No. 6 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.

15. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the No. 1 fuel tank cushion from the fuel tank assembly.

16. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 2 No. 2 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.

17. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the fuel tank cushion from the fuel tank assembly.