Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)





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: 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: 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: 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. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Procedures.

3. Remove the muffler and tailpipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Muffler and Tailpipe.

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 disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

5. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Quick Connect Coupling.

6. Remove the 4 nuts, 2 clips and release the heat shield from the fuel tank.

7. Install the Powertrain Lift under the fuel tank.

8. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 fuel tank straps.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

9. Carefully lower and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.