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5 years sitting: I'd change the oil and filter (all I use are Toyota filters), hook up a battery charger if necessary, pull the spark plugs, (remove the wires, and valley cover, then clean out the valley with compressed air before pulling the plugs) pour a small amount of light oil (Marvel Mystery) down each cylinder to lube the pistons and rings, let it sit while you drain the gas tank and start with fresh gas and see if it fires up.
You might be pleasantly surprised as it might run as is, and once some fresh gas is through it, it might run well. If you are thinking you might have to pull and rebuild the engine anyway the above steps won't hurt anything, and you might not have to pull the engine after all.
The easiest way to drain the gas tank is to disconnect the fuel line at the injector rail and use the fuel pump by jumpering the Fp to +B connectors in the check connector. (between the intake resonator and the trunk firewall)
Good luck, welcome to the forum!
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