Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

WARNING:
- Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure", while referring to "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION".
- Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, before performing the fuel pump unit removal/installation, always complete the "Fuel Leak Inspection After Fuel Pump Unit Installation".
- 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 the vehicle body.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

2. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel from spilling from the fuel system. Before Service Precaution

3. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

5. Remove the following parts.
a. Middle pipe Service and Repair

b. Propeller shaft Service and Repair

c. Power plant frame Transmission Removal/Installation Transmission Removal/Installation Automatic Transmission Removal/Installation

d. Rear drive shaft (See Removal and Replacement)

e. Rear differential Removal and Replacement

f. Rear crossmember component Service and Repair

6. Perform the following procedure to remove the service hole cover.
a. To remove the back trim, remove the following parts:
i. Console Console Removal/Installation

ii. Quarter trim Quarter Trim Removal/Installation

iii. Scuff plate Service and Repair

iv. Tire house trim Tire House Trim Removal/Installation

v. Aeroboard Service and Repair

vi. Front seat bar garnish Seat Back Bar Garnish Removal/Installation

b. Remove the back trim. Back Trim Removal/Installation

c. Remove the service hole cover.






7. Disconnect the quick release connector using the SST from the fuel pump unit. Quick Release Connector Removal/Installation

8. Remove the fuel pump unit. Removal and Replacement

9. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". After Service Precaution










Protector Removal Note

1. Remove the trunk side trim. (See )

Fuel Tank Removal Note

1. Move the dust cover slightly out of the way.

2. Move the charcoal canister slightly out of the way. Service and Repair

Insulator 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 insulator 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).






Breather Hose Installation Note

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






Joint Hose Installation Note

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






2. Install the clamp between the spool and stopper without overlapping the stopper.