Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

FUEL TANK

REMOVAL
1. Preparation




1. Open the Service Cover (A) by unscrewing the bolts (B).




2. Disconnect the Fuel Pump Connector (A).
3. Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
4. After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.




2. Disconnect the Fuel Feed Line (A) and Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor connector (B).
3. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
4. Remove the main and center muffler.




5. Disconnect the Fuel Filler Hose (A) and Recirculation Line (B).




6. Disconnect the Canister Hose (A) from the Canister (B).
7. Remove the fuel tank band mounting bolts (2., and then remove the Fuel Tank from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Install the Fuel Tank according to the reverse order of REMOVAL procedure.

Fuel Tank Band Tightening Torques: 34.3 53.9 N-m (3.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 39.8 lbf.ft)