Fuel Tank Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. Drain the fuel tank before removing it from the vehicle.
Fig. 25 Fuel Tank Closeout Panel:
3. Disconnect positive battery cable at the PDC. The trunk has a closeout panel for servicing the fuel tank (Fig. 25).
4. Remove the fuel tank closeout panel (Fig. 25).
Fig. 26 Fuel Filler Neck Removal/Installation:
5. Remove Fuel Filler neck mounting screws (Fig. 26).
6. Reach inside and disconnect the filler tube at the fuel tank.
7. Remove the rubber vapor recirculation line at the fuel filler tube.
8. Disconnect the EVAP canister supply line at the ORVR control valve
9. Reach inside and remove the two fuel tank attaching bolts.
10. Slide the fuel tank rearward and disconnect the fuel line at the fuel pump module and the electrical connector. To absorb any fuel still in the tubes, wrap shop towels around ends of fuel supply line.
11. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install fuel tank half way through trunk opening.
2. Connect fuel pump module electrical connector to fuel pump module.
3. Connect the EVAP canister supply line to the ORVR control valve
4. Connect fuel line to the fuel pump module. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
5. Slide tank forward.
6. Reach inside and connect the filler tube at the fuel tank. Tighten clamp.
7. Install the rubber vapor recirculation line at the fuel filler tube.
8. Position fuel filler neck in opening in body panel. Install and tighten mounting screws (Fig. 26).
9. Reach inside and install the two fuel tank attaching bolts. Tighten to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.) torque.
10. Fill fuel tank.
11. Connect positive battery cable at the PDC.
12. Use the DRB Scan Tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
13. Install closeout panel in trunk.
14. Clean trunk area.