Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001WM8T
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: A25A-FXS (FUEL): FUEL TANK (w/ Canister Pump Module): REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

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

Link

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Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

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Parking support brake system*

Pre-collision system

Lighting system (EXT) (w/ AFS)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic view monitor system

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Reset back door close position

Power back door system

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Back door lock initialization

Power door lock control system

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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 (-) auxiliary 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:

Do not disconnect the tube shown in the illustration when disassembling the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly. Doing so will cause reassembly of the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly to be impossible as the tube is pressed into the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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5. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER

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6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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7. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY

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8. DRAIN FUEL

9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH

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10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH

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11. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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12. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

(a) Detach the clip and remove the 2 bolts and 4 screws.

(b) Loosen the 7 nuts and remove the front floor cover LH from the body.

14. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER

(a) Detach the 2 clips and remove the front center floor cover from the body.

15. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank solenoid main valve assembly.

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16. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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17. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE

(a) Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe assembly.

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18. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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19. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Detach the clip and disconnect the front lower No. 1 floor heat insulator from the fuel tank band sub-assembly.

20. 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) Using an engine lifter, support the fuel tank assembly.

HINT:

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

(b) Remove the 4 bolts, fuel tank band and fuel tank band LH.

(c) Lower the engine lifter and 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.

21. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

22. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank evaporation tube sub-assembly.

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(b) Detach the 2 clamps and remove the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

23. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank protector sub-assembly.

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

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

25. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 5 No. 6 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.