Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000272PE
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: 2ZR-FAE (FUEL): FUEL TANK (w/o Canister Pump Module): REMOVAL; 2023 MY Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

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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Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

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

2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (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.

HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Necessary Procedure

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Pre-collision System (for TMMMS Made)

Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for TMMMS Made): INITIALIZATION

Lane Tracing Assist System (for TMMMS Made)

Lane Departure Alert System (for TMMMS Made)

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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2. DRAIN FUEL

3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (w/ Cover)

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

(a) Remove the nut, 4 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

7. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Disconnect the charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

8. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE

(a) Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.

9. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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10. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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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 fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.

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

HINT:

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

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

(d) 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 NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clamps to remove the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

13. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the charcoal canister outlet hose from the fuel tank assembly.

14. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 3 clamps to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

15. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION

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