Fuel Tank - L-Shaped

Fuel Tank - L-Shaped

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Drain the fuel tank.

3. Disconnect the main body wiring harness electrical connector to the fuel tank jumper harness electrical connector.

4. NOTE: 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 remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

5. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister fresh air hose from the fuel tank filler pipe fresh air hose.

6. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank filler pipe recirculation tube quick connect coupling.

7. Disconnect the fuel tank jumper tube-to-fuel tube quick connect coupling.

8. Remove the EVAP canister.

9. Remove the muffler and tailpipe.

10. Position a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.

11. Loosen the 2 rear fuel tank strap bolts.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

12. Remove the 2 front fuel tank strap bolts.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

13. NOTE: Do not bend or distort the fuel tank straps.

Carefully position the 2 fuel tank straps aside.

14. Completely lower and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.