Removal and Installation

FUEL TANK

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Be sure to read "General Precautions" when working on the fuel system. General Precautions.

REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Perform work on level place.
1.Check fuel level on a level ground. If the fuel level is 7/8 of the fuel tank (full or nearly full), draw appropriate amount of fuel from the fuel tank.
Guideline: Draw approximately 20 liters from a full-tank condition.
- In the event of malfunction in fuel pump, insert a hose measuring 20mm (0.79 in) in diameter into the filler opening to draw approximately 20 liters fuel.
2.Perform steps 2 to 7 of "REMOVAL" in " FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY" on fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove LH rear wheel and tire.
4.Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hose at fuel tank side.
5.Remove fuel tank protector.





6.Remove the fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.

CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands never engage.
7.Supporting with hands, descend suitable jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.

CAUTION:
- Check that all connection points have been disconnected.
- Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.