Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

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 2P and 3P connectors.
6. Disconnect the hoses (see Fuel Lines/Location). Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull then 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 the mount sticks to 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 24B. Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20 minutes.
11. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.