Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL TANK

Removing
1. Disconnect ground at battery.
2. Remove final muffler and transmission.
3. Drain fuel; clamp return hose with standard hose clamp. Detach suction hose at fuel pump and drain fuel intp an appropriate container.
4. Remove luggage compartment lining.
5. Remove cover in luggage compartment.
6. Disconnect wires at tank sending unit.
7. Loosen side trim and remove fuel filler pipe cover.
8. Detach vent hose and hose clips.
9. Detach fuel hoses and remove fuel tank from below.

Installing
1. When installing, slide protruding hoses into the tank opening.
2. Make sure that the vent hoses are located around the tank correctly. Check routing of hoses.