Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
Fuel Tank ReplacementRemoval
1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
3. Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel tank unit. Using a hand pump, hose and container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the spare tire lid, and the access panel (A) from the floor. Disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector (B).
5. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
6. Release the parking lever fully.
7. Remove the catalytic converter.
8. Remove the fuel pipe cover (A).
9. Disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (B), the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (C) and the fuel tank vapor signal tube (D) from the fuel fill pipes (E).
10. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor vent tube (A) and the quick-connect fittings (B).
11. Disconnect the hose (C).
12. Remove the hose from the pipe holder (D).
13. Disconnect the hose (E) from the EVAP two way valve (F).
14. Remove the pipe holder (G).
15. If the vehicle has ABS, disconnect the wheel sensor 2P connectors (A) if not, go to step 16.
16. Remove the stabilizer bar (A), the heat shield (B) and the parking brake cable bracket (C).
17. Remove the bolt (A), two caliper bolts (B) and caliper body (C).
18. Hook the caliper body (A) to the damper spring (B) with a wire.
19. Remove the parking brake cable.
20. Remove the flange bolt (A).
21. Place a jack, or support, under the rear suspension sub frame. Remove the mounting bolts (A). Remove the rear suspension sub frame.
22. Remove the bolts (A), and the fuel tank straps (B).
23. Remove the lines from the fuel line clip (C).
24. Lift the fuel tank out of the sub frame.
Installation
1. Install the fuel tank straps (A), and tighten the bolts (B). Install the hose to the pipe holder (C).
2. Place the jack, or support, under the rear suspension sub frame. Install the rear suspension sub frame, aligning the pins (A) with the holes in the rear suspension sub frame.
3. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installing, adjust the wheel alignment