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How do you change the fuel tank in a Toyota RAV4?

How do you change the fuel tank in a Toyota RAV4?

Install the sender gauge with the 5 bolts. Install 7 new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank as shown in the illustration. Install the 4 tube clamps to the fuel tank. Install the tube with the 4 clips. Set the fuel tank on a mission jack. Lift up the mission jack. Fold back the 2 cushion rubbers.

Where is the fuel tank door located on a car?

The fuel tank door moves on a hinge, which is mounted to the body, usually found on one side or the other of your trunk. When you open the fuel door, a spring helps keep it open. Some swanky automobiles use a cable to pop the fuel door open when you pull a lever inside the vehicle.

How do you open the fuel tank cap?

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed. Pull up the fuel filler door opener. Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open. Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

How do you install a new fuel tank?

Remove the 4 tube clamps from the fuel tank. Remove the 7 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank. Remove the 5 screws and sender gauge. Install the sender gauge with the 5 bolts. Install 7 new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank as shown in the illustration. Install the 4 tube clamps to the fuel tank. Install the tube with the 4 clips.

Install the sender gauge with the 5 bolts. Install 7 new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank as shown in the illustration. Install the 4 tube clamps to the fuel tank. Install the tube with the 4 clips. Set the fuel tank on a mission jack. Lift up the mission jack. Fold back the 2 cushion rubbers.

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed. Pull up the fuel filler door opener. Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open. Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

Is it OK to use leaded gasoline in a Toyota RAV4?

Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged. Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction. Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.

Remove the 4 tube clamps from the fuel tank. Remove the 7 fuel tank cushions from the fuel tank. Remove the 5 screws and sender gauge. Install the sender gauge with the 5 bolts. Install 7 new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank as shown in the illustration. Install the 4 tube clamps to the fuel tank. Install the tube with the 4 clips.

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Ruth Doyle