M20A-FKS (FUEL): FUEL TANK (w/o Canister Pump Module (for Torsion Beam Type Suspension)): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [11/2022

Last Modified: 01-27-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028G06
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: Corolla Hatchback	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: M20A-FKS (FUEL): FUEL TANK (w/o Canister Pump Module (for Torsion Beam Type Suspension)): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [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	Link
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

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	Link
Front Camera System	Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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2. DRAIN FUEL

3. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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

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

5. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE

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

6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE

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

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7. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY

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

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

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

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

HINT:

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

(b) Remove the 4 bolts.

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.

11. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

12. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE

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

13. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.