OEM 2006 Toyota Tacoma Fuel Tank

2006 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a fuel tank on 2006 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: The first step towards removing the fuel tank includes draining fuel system pressure while disconnecting the negative battery terminal cable. The removal process requires disconnecting both the fuel tank main tube and return tube by first unfastening fuel pipe clamps and gently pinching the retainers until their connectors detach with a specific check for dirt and scratches on all components. Start by disconnecting the fuel breather tube through its clamp bolt and follow by inserting a mission jack under the fuel tank to remove its two bands. After taking out the bolts and pins along with clips one can successfully extract the tank. To start the fuel tank removal process, disconnect the fuel pump cover and then jack the tank down slightly before eliminating the fuel pump connector and fuel tank vent hose through retainer pinching. The assembly requires three steps for maintenance where technicians need to first remove the fuel tank assembly followed by the removal of fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return tube by unmounting joint clips. When removing the fuel suction from the pump assembly and gauge tube protect the connections while releasing the retainer with Special Service Tool, 09808-14020 (09808-01410, 09808-01420, 09808-01430) to extract the assembly from the fuel tank. The first step is fuel drain followed by hose removal from the fuel tank to filler pipe by releasing the clamp bolt and subsequent clip removal that enables the No. 1 fuel tank protector to be extracted. First install the No. 1 fuel tank protector with its clips before installing the fuel tank to filler pipe hose followed by tightening the clamp bolt opposite. Set the fuel pump assembly into the fuel tank while maintaining attention to the sender gauge arm and position the fuel suction tube assembly into the keyway before installing the new retainer by turning it 740 to 780 degrees clockwise. The installation of the fuel tank main tube and return tube should include joint clips and must be free from scratches and foreign objects. Place the fuel tank assembly on the mission jack after connecting both the fuel tank vent hose and fuel pump connector then fit in the fuel tank to filler pipe hose. Insert the fuel pump cover and set on the two fuel tank bands before tightening these components to 62 N.m (632 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf). Next attach the fuel tank breather tube while tightening the bolt clamp. Conclude the fuel tank main tube combined with the return tube before securing the fuel pipe clamp. Add fuel to the tank then connect the cable to the negative battery terminal with a torque of 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf) and perform a leakage inspection.