Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to "Fuel Pressure Release".
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Remove rear seat bottom.
5. Disconnect electrical connector.




6. Remove the quick connector as follows.
a. Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct installation.
b. Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs, and pull out the tube inserted in the retainer.

CAUTION:
- The tube can be removed when the push in tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
- Keep clean the connecting portion of the tube and the quick connector.




7. Disconnect filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hose at fuel tank side.
8. Remove exhaust heat insulators.
9. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel tank.




10. Remove fuel tank.

INSTALLATION




To install, reverse the removal procedure. Connect the quick connector as follows:
- Align mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct installation.
- Be sure that the connecting portion of the tube and the quick connectors is clean and smooth.
- Align push in tabs with retainer openings.
- Insert tube into the center of the connector until you hear a click.




After connecting quick connector, make sure the connection is firmly made using the following method.
- Pull on the fuel tube and connector to make sure they are firmly connected.
Make sure that there are no leakage at fuel line connections as follows.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with ignition switch turned ON (with engine stopped). Then check that there are no leaks.
- Start the engine, increase engine speed and verify that there are no leaks again.