Lexus ES: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly to the fuel tank assembly.

2. INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 2 clamps to install the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank assembly.

3. INSTALL 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) Set the fuel tank assembly on an engine lifter.

NOTICE:

Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.

(b) Using the engine lifter, slowly raise the fuel tank assembly, and then install the fuel tank assembly, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH with the 4 bolts in the order shown in the illustration. Torque: 45 N·m {459 kgf·cm, 33 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly. When installing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.

4. CONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE

(a) Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank assembly.

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5. CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.

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6. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

(a) Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector to the fuel tank assembly with the 3 clips.

7. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER

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8. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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9. INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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10. ADD FUEL

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