fuel tank removal LEXUS ES300 2005 Repair Manual

110XX-02
A79487
(b)
(c)
A91017
Nylon Tube Fuel Tube Joint
O-ring
Tube Joint Clip Fuel Suction Plate
A79488
Tube Joint Clip
A79489
(b)
(b)
(b)(b)(b)
(b)
(b)
(b) 11-20
- FUELFUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE
ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2048 Author
: Date
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
Removal & Installation and Disassembly & Reassembly
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
(a) Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
(b) Disconnect the vapor pressure sensor connector.
(c) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE
ASSY
(a) Remove the tube joint clip, then pull out the fuel pump
tube.
NOTICE:

Check around the connector for dirt or mud before
this operation. Remove the dirt if necessary.

Be careful of mud because the fuel tube joint has an
O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can
be contaminated.

Do not use any tools in this operation.

Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the con-
nector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.

When the pipe and connector are stuck, push and pull
the connector to release. Pull the connector carefully.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts, then remove the fuel tank vent tube
set plate.

110XZ-01
A86274
(a)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(a)
(b)
A79472
11-28
- FUELFUEL TANK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2056 Author
: Date
:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
Removal & Installation and Disassembly & Reassembly
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See page 72-39)
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See page 11-20)
5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION W/ PUMP & GAUGE TUBE ASSY (See page 11-20)
6. DRAIN FUEL
7. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE REAR (See page 15-2)
8. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.
(b) Remove the exhaust pipe center and 2 gaskets from the
2 exhaust pipe supports.
9. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, then disconnect the parking
brake cable No. 2.