Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

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 fuel on the floor.

1. Set vehicle on the lift.
2. Release fuel pressure.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Remove rear seat.






5. Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord to rear harness.






6. Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on floor panel into under the body.
7. Remove rear crossmember.






8. Move clamp, and disconnect evaporation hose from canister.
9. Disconnect connector from pressure control solenoid valve.






10. Disconnect connector from drain valve.






11. Disconnect hoses from roll over valve.






12. Loosen clamp and disconnect fuel filler hose and air vent hose from fuel filler pipe and air vent pipe.
13. Move clips, and disconnect quick connector.
Fuel Return Line
Fuel Supply Line

14. Disconnect fuel hoses.

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

WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.



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

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

WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

3. Connect fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B).

4. Connect fuel hoses, and hold then with clips and quick connector.
Fuel Return Line
Fuel Supply Line

5. Connect connector to drain valve.
6. Connect connector to pressure control solenoid valve.

7. Connect evaporation hose to canister, and hold them with clamp.

8. Connect hoses to roll over valve.

9. Tighten band mounting bolts.

Tightening Torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)


10. Install rear crossmember.

11. Connect connectors to fuel tank cord and plug service hole with grommet.
12. Set rear seat and floor mat.

13. Connect connector to fuel pump relay.