Fuel Tank - All Wheel Drive (AWD)
FUEL TANK - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles (Part 1):
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles (Part 2):
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vchicles:
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- The evaporative emissions system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, and possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Drain the fuel tank.
5. Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
6. Remove the driveshaft.
7. Position a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.
8. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 fuel tank mounting straps.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
9. Partially lower the fuel tank enough to access the fuel tank filler pipe clamp.
10. CAUTION: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe after draining the fuel tank. Carefully drain any remaining fuel into a suitable container.
Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
11. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling.
12. Carefully lower the fuel tank from the vehicle.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.