Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
Fuel Tank Replacement1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Remove the muffler.
3. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
4. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
5. Remove the shield (A), remove the strap bolts, and let the straps (B) fall free.
6. Disconnect the fuel return hose, fuel vapor hose and quick-connect fittings.
Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull, then to avoid damaging them.
7. Drain the fuel tank: Using a hand pump, hose and container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
8. Disconnect the 5P connector (C).
9. Remove the fuel tank (D). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount,
10. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.