OEM 2008 Toyota Tacoma Fuel Tank

2008 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the fuel tank on 2008 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: When removing the 2TR-FE fuel tank it becomes necessary to first drain the fuel system pressure and then disconnect the negative battery terminal cable. The procedure begins with disconnecting the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return tube by eliminating the fuel pipe clamp and folding the retainer to extract the connectors from the pipes. Throughout this step perform manual work only to prevent foreign particles from entering the connectors and avoid damaging any installed components. Perform the task by hand using no tools while the disconnected parts should remain inside a vinyl bag. The clamp bolt needs loosening before you disconnect the fuel breather tube through the checker removal step followed by retainer pinching that allows you to pull out the tube connector. A mission jack will hold the fuel tank so personnel should remove both fuel tank bands through removal of bolts and clips and pins. Start by removing the fuel pump cover before jacking down the fuel tank to free its inlet pipe from the fuel tank to filler pipe hose. Pinch the retainer then pull the fuel pump connector out of the charcoal canister. To remove the fuel tank assembly alongside the two joint clips from the fuel tank main and return tubes and the fuel suction with pump & gauge tube assembly employ Special Service Tool: 09808-14020 to loosen retainers before extracting the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank and taking off the gasket. You should drain the fuel then remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose by releasing the clamp bolt until it becomes loose before taking off the No. 1 fuel tank protector by pulling out all four clips.