Fuel Tank Removal and Installation
Fuel Tank - REMOVALFig.28 Fuel Tank Fill/Vent Hoses:
1. Loosen clamp and disconnect rubber fuel vent hose (Fig. 28) at tank fitting.
2. Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
Fig.29 Fuel Tank Mounting:
3. Remove 2 fuel tank strap nuts (Fig. 29) and remove both tank support straps.
Fig.30 Fuel Pump Module Connections:
4. Carefully lower tank a few inches and disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector (Fig. 30) at top of tank. To disconnect electrical connector: Push upward on red colored tab to unlock. Push on black colored tab while removing connector.
5. Disconnect fuel line at fuel filter I fuel pressure regulator (Fig. 30) by pressing on tabs at side of quick-connect fitting.
Fig.1 Fuel Delivery Components:
6. Disconnect EVAP line at top of tank (Fig. 1).
7. Continue to lower tank for removal.
8. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation procedures.
INSTALLATION
1. If fuel tank is to be replaced, install fuel pump module into tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation procedures.
Fig.31 Hose Alignment Marks:
2. Disconnect clamps and remove rubber fuel fill hose and fuel vent hose at fuel fill tube. Install these 2 hoses to 2 fuel tank fittings. Rotate hoses until paint marks on hoses line up with alignment marks (Fig. 31). Tighten both clamps.
3. Position fuel tank to hydraulic jack.
4. Raise tank until positioned near body.
5. Connect EVAP line at tank (Fig. 1).
6. Connect fuel pump module electrical connector (Fig. 30) at top of tank.
7. Connect fuel line quick-connect fitting to fuel filter / fuel pressure regulator (Fig. 1) or (Fig. 30).
8. Continue raising tank until positioned snug to body
9. Install and position both tank support straps. Install 2 fuel tank strap nuts (Fig. 29) and tighten.Tighten rear strap nut first. Refer to Torque Specifications.
10. Connect rubber fill and vent hoses to fuel fill tube and tighten clamps.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Fill fuel tank with fuel.
13. Start engine and check for fuel leaks near top of module.