Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal And Installation:

REMOVAL

WARNING: Read "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to "General Precautions".

1. Release fuel pressure from fuel line, Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE".
2. Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
3. Remove rear seat bottom.




4. Remove the inspection hole cover, harness connector and fuel feed hose quick connector. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the center exhaust tube, with muffler(s). Refer to Exhaust System, "Removal and Installation".




6. Disconnect the fuel filler hose, recirculation hose and signal hose at the fuel tank side.
7. Disconnect the three parking brake cable mounting brackets on each cable and position the cables out of the way.
8. Remove the fuel tank protector.
9. Disconnect the fuel tank mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank.
10. Remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Before tightening the fuel tank mounting straps, temporarily install the filler hose, recirculation hose, and signal hose. Tighten all fasteners to specification.
- To connect the quick connector, refer to Fuel Line Coupler; Removal and Installation.

Inspection After Installation
- Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (without starting the engine). Then check the connections for fuel leaks by applying fuel pressure to the fuel piping.
2. Run the engine and check for fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connections.