Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line .
2. Remove the rear seat .
3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).





NOTE:
The wiring in between the fuel pump and the sub fuel sender is fastened to the vehicle. So please separate it before removing the fuel pump service cover in accordance with the procedures below.
1. Remove the sub fuel sender cover and disconnect the sub fuel sender connector .
2. Release the wiring clips (A) under the carpet.




4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
5. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).




6. Remove the sub fuel sender service cover (A).




7. Disconnect the sub fuel sender connector (A).




8. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
9. Remove the center muffler assembly .
10. Remove the propeller shaft [4WD].
11. Remove the protector (A).




12. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).




13. Disconnect the ventilation hose quick-connector (A).




14. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A) and the ventilation tube quick-connector (B).




15. Remove the brake line (A) bracket.




16. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).






Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)