TSB Fuel Gauge (EL010-04)
TSB Fuel Gauge (EL010-04)
TSB Fuel Gauge (EL010-04)
Title:
EL010-04
FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY
Technical Service Models:
TSB REVISION
September 23, 2004: PANT Bulletin search clarified in Note in Parts Information;
new Repair Procedure step 7 inserted on page 11.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.
Applicable S 2004 model year Prius vehicles produced WITHIN the VINs shown below.
Vehicles
APPLICABLE VEHICLE VIN RANGE PARTS NEEDED REPAIR PROCEDURE
Parts PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY
Information
77201--47080 77201--47090 Pipe, Fuel Filler 1
83291--47100 83291--47101--RP* Computer, Combination Meter 1
* NOTE:
The combination meter computer contains the vehicle odometer memory.
This component should be ordered directly from the vendor (Yazaki) with the correct
mileage programmed. (Please refer to PANT Bulletin No. 01--17, “GI01- 17: Digital
Odometer Replacement Program Launch,” using Keyword search “01--17” on the
Technical Information System [TIS], for additional information.)
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in
effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s
in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.
CAUTION:
S Before performing each step of the
disassembly/reassembly procedure
below, eliminate static electricity
by touching the vehicle body to
prevent the components from
being damaged.
S Upon removing the combination
meter computer from the static free
packaging, be sure to hold it by the
edges as shown in the illustration.
: 2 Claws
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8. Remove Combination
Meter Computer.
A. Disconnect the connector
and remove the combination
meter computer.
HINT:
There is no locking mechanism on
this connector.
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: 2 Claws
HINT:
After replacement of the combination
meter computer, reset the standard
horizontal angle of the inclination sensor.
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NOTE:
S The “TRIP A” mileage will revert to
0.0 miles in this procedure.
S Do not drive the vehicle before the
reset procedure has been completed.
X Y Z
HINT:
X: Values Written Into Meter
If a write error occurs, start the (Longitudinal Direction)
procedure again from the beginning. Y: Write Status and Result
Z: Values Written Into Meter
(Lateral Direction)
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Charcoal Canister
Filter Assembly
PRECAUTIONS:
S Verify that the fuel level is 3/4 tank or below (to prevent fuel spillage).
S Verify that there will be no flames or sparks in the area in which the procedure will
take place.
S Do not smoke during this operation.
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Pipe
Nylon O-- Ring
Tube
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Repair
Procedure 2: Fuel Tank Vent Hose
Fuel Filler
Pipe
(Continued)
Charcoal Canister
Fuel Suction Tube Tube No. 1
Pinch
Retainer
Quick Connector
Nylon
Tube Pipe
O-- Ring
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Pinch
Retainer
Quick Connector
Nylon
Tube Pipe
O-- Ring
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Locked Unlocked
NOTE:
Before reconnecting each quick connector:
S Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects in or around the contact area of
the quick connector and pipe.
S After reconnection, check that the connector is tight by pulling the quick connector
in the removal direction.
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