Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002FR4E
Model Year Start: 2024 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2023 -           ]
Title: A25A-FKS (FUEL): FUEL TANK (w/ Canister Pump Module): REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023 -        ]

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

*1: When performing learning using the Techstream.

2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

*2: w/o Power Back Door System

Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)

Stop and start system

2024 MY RAV4 [10/2023 -        ]; STOP AND START: STOP AND START SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane control system

2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Parking support brake system*1

Pre-collision system

Reset back door close position

Power back door system

2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Back door lock initialization*2

Power door lock control system

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL 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:

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 ignition 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

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

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4. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY

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6. DRAIN FUEL

7. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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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 3 clips and remove the 2 bolts and 5 screws.

(b) Loosen the 3 nuts and remove the front floor cover LH from the body.

14. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER

(a) Detach the 3 clips and remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Loosen the 4 nuts and remove the No. 2 floor under cover from the body.

15. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH

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

(b) Loosen the 3 nuts and remove the front floor cover RH from the body.

16. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

(a) Detach the 3 clips and remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Loosen the nut and remove the No. 1 floor under cover from the body.

17. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank band.

18. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT TUBE

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

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(b) Detach the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank vent tube.

19. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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20. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE

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

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21. 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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22. 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 and 2 fuel tank band sub-assemblies.

(c) 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.

23. 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.

24. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank assembly.

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

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