Removal and Replacement

Fuel Tank (Part 1):

Fuel Tank (Part 2):

Fuel Tank

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
^ Be careful not to spill the fuel.

1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the rear seat.
5. Disconnect the connector (A) of rear harness from fuel tank cord.




6. Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on floor panel into under the body.
7. Remove the rear crossmember.
8. Remove the canister.
9. Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.







10. Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from fuel filler pipe.
11. Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector.




12. Disconnect the fuel hoses.




13. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from vehicle.

WARNING:
^ A helper is required to perform this work.
^ Fuel may be left in the side, which has no drain plug, of the fuel tank. In this case, the tank is imbalanced between right and left sides. Be careful not to drop it when removing.

INSTALLATION

1. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole with grommet.




2. Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.

WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

3. Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approx. 35 to 40 mm 1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.







4. Insert the evaporation hose (B) to the lower end of evaporation pipe, and hold the clamp and clip.

CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch hose (A) and rear suspension cross member.




5. Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector.
6. Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
7. Install the canister.




8. Tighten the band mounting bolts.
9. Install the rear crossmember.




10. Connect the connector (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).
11. Set the rear seat and floor mat.




12. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.