Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the fuel filler cap.
3. Drain the fuel from the tank into an approved container.
4. Install and tighten the drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (14 lb ft.).

5. Disconnect the fuel filler hose at the fuel tank.




6. Disconnect the air breather hose at the fuel tank.
7. Remove the undercover retaining bolts.




8. Remove the undercover.
9. Disconnect the wiring connector to the fuel pump.
10. Disconnect the wiring connector to the fuel gauge unit.
11. Remove the fuel gauge unit connector from the bracket.
12. Disconnect the EVAP vapor hose.
13. Disconnect the fuel supply hose.




14. Disconnect the fuel return hose.
- Plug the hoses to prevent dust from entering the hoses.
15. Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts on both sides.




16. Remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the fuel tank.
- Place the flanges on the left and right side of the tank on the bracket.




2. Install the fuel tank retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank retaining bolts to 36 Nm (27 lb ft.).

3. Connect the fuel return hose.
4. Connect the fuel supply hose.
5. Connect the EVAP vapor hose.
6. Connect the wiring connector for the fuel gauge unit.
7. Connect the fuel gauge wiring connector to the bracket.




8. Connect the wiring connector for the fuel pump.
9. Install the undercover.




10. Secure the undercover with the retaining bolts.
11. Connect the fuel filler fuse at the tank.




12. Connect the air breather hose at the tank.
13. Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
14. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.