Removal and Replacement
Fuel Tank Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
4. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.
5. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
6. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Fuel Tank Draining.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).
9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe connector (1) from the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe connector (3) from the fuel tank vent pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.
11. Install suitable caps on the fuel pipes.
Warning
Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.
12. Loosen the fuel tank filler hose clamp (5).
13. Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe.
14. Disconnect the fuel tank filler vent pipe connector (4) from the fuel tank filler vent pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.
15. Plug the fuel tank filler vent pipe with a suitable cap.
16. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness inline connector (1) and unclip the wiring harness from 2 retainer clips (2).
Warning
To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
Caution:
When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.
17. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
18. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2).
19. Remove the 2 fuel tank straps (1).
Note: A second technician is required.
Note: Retract the jack.
20. Remove the fuel tank.
Disassemble Procedure
1. Remove the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.
Warning
Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
2. Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe (2).
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister wiring harness plug (3).
4. Remove the evaporative emission canister (1) from the evaporative emission canister bracket by releasing tab and lifting it upwards.
5. Remove the fuel tank baffles. Refer to Fuel Tank Baffle Replacement Fuel Tank Baffle Replacement.
Assemble Procedure
1. Install the fuel tank baffles. Refer to Fuel Tank Baffle Replacement Fuel Tank Baffle Replacement.
2. Install the evaporative emission canister (1) to the evaporative emission canister bracket.
3. Connect the evaporative emission canister wiring harness plug (3).
4. Connect the fuel tank vent pipe (2).
5. Install the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.
Installation Procedure
Note: A second technician is required.
Note: Extend the jack.
1. Install the fuel tank.
2. Install the 2 fuel tank straps (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
3. Install the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
4. Install the fuel tank filler hose (3) to the fuel tank filler pipe.
5. Tighten the fuel tank filler hose clamp (5).
6. Remove the cap from the fuel tank filler vent pipe.
7. Connect the fuel tank filler vent pipe connector (4) to the fuel tank filler vent pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.
8. Connect the fuel tank wiring harness inline connector (1) and clip in the wiring harness to 2 retainer clips (2).
9. Remove the caps from the fuel pipes.
10. Connect the fuel tank vent pipe connector (3) to the fuel tank vent pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.
11. Connect the fuel feed pipe connector (1) to the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.
12. Connect the fuel pressure sensor wiring harness plug (2).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Install the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
15. Install the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
18. Close the hood.