OEM 2009 Toyota Tacoma Fuel Tank

2009 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the fuel tank on 2009 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: The process to replace a fuel tank starts with discharging fuel system pressure and cutting the power to the negative battery terminal. The first step involves disconnecting both the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return tube by using the clamp and retainer pinch method to extract fuel tube connectors from their pipes. While carrying out these steps, check for dirt and foreign objects and avoid part scratching. Hand operation must be used for this procedure and disconnected components must be covered with a vinyl bag. The next step includes loosening the clamp bolt followed by the removal of the fuel breather tube checker which lets you pinch the retainer to extract the tube connector from the pipe. To begin the process use a mission jack to hold the fuel tank and remove the two fuel tank bands by disassembling their bolts, clips, and pins. After that remove the fuel pump cover. The procedure requires gently lowering the fuel tank so the end of the fuel tank filler pipe hose can separate from the inlet pipe. Next, detach the fuel pump connector along with the fuel tank vent hose through retainer pinching followed by connector extraction from the charcoal canister. Start by discarding the fuel tank assembly before pulling out the fuel tank main tube alongside the fuel tank return tube by letting go of their two joint clips. Before extracting the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank users must apply masking tape to protect connectors and tube joints. They need to wipe off any visible dirt while using Special Service Tool: 09808-14020 to remove the retainer before pulling out the fuel pump assembly. Begin by draining the fuel before loosening the clamp bolt to detach the fuel tank to filler pipe hose and ending with removing the No.1 fuel tank protector after removing its four clips.