Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on fuel system. Keep open flame away from your work area.




1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Jack up the vehicle and support it with jackstands.
3. Remove the drain bolt and drain the fuel into an approved container..
4. Remove the rear seat (Hatchback: Remove the spare tire lid and the protective cover) and access panels and disconnect the 2P and 3P connectors.
5. Remove the EVAP two way valve cover and fuel hose protector and disconnect the connectors.
6. Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them.
7. Place a jack or other support, under the tank.
8. Remove the strap nuts and let the straps fall free.
9. Remove the fuel tank.
If it sticks on the undercoat applied to its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
10. Install the drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 124B. Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20 minutes.
11. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.