Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Do not disconnect any fuel line unless absolutely necessary.
- Plug hose and pipe openings to prevent entry of dust or oil.





1. Release fuel pressure from fuel line.
2. Remove inspection hole cover located behind the rear seat.





3. Disconnect harness connectors under inspection hole cover.





4. Disconnect fuel tubes located on the lower right-hand side of fuel tank.
- Put mating marks on tubes for correct installation.
5. Remove exhaust center tube, propeller shaft, differential carrier, rear suspension member and drive shafts





6. Disconnect filler hose at fuel tank side and vent hose at filler tube side.
7. Remove fuel tank protector.
8. Remove fuel tank band mounting bolts while supporting fuel tank.
9. Remove fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
Installation procedure is the reverse order of removal.





- When installing filler collar, place the protrusion of the collar flange upward.





- When installing the grommet of the filler tube, align the protrusion on the grommet with the notch on the filler tube.





- When installing the inspection hole, put the arrow mark forward.