Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

WARNING: Repairing a fuel tank containing fuel is dangerous. Explosion or fire may cause death or serious injury. Always properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.

1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel from spilling from the fuel system. Service and Repair
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the second-row seat.
5. Remove the rear package tray lid
6. Remove the sub-trunk
7. Remove the third-row seat
8. Remove the rear scuff plate
9. Remove the trunk end trim
10. Remove the third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt
11. Remove the cargo compartment light
12. Remove the trunk side trim.
13. Partially peel back the floor covering.
14. Remove the service hole cover.
15. Disconnect the fuel pump unit connector.
16. Disconnect the quick release connector.
17. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING: A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching a vehicle.

18. Drain the fuel.
19. Remove the flange nuts between the catalytic converter and pre-silencer, and between the pre-silencer and main silencer, to allow the insulator to be removed.
20. Remove the rear under cover.
21. Remove the insulator.
22. Remove in the order indicated in the table.






23. Install in the reverse order of removal.
24. Inspect all parts by performing "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". After Service Precaution


Fuel-filler Pipe Removal Note
1. Remove the rear tire (RH).
2. Remove the fuel-filler pipe.

Protector Removal Note

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the fuel tank when removing the rivet. If the fuel tank is damaged, It may cause fuel leakage.

NOTE:
- The protector is installed using rivets.
- When reinstalling the rivet, install the same rivet or M5 bolt and nut.




1. Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter).
2. Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.20 in} drill bit).




Joint Hose Installation Note




1. Install the joint hose and clamp as shown in the figure.