Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

Fuel Tank Part 1:

Fuel Tank Part 2:

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the rear seat.
5. Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.




6. Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on the floor panel into under the body.
7. Remove the rear crossmember.




8. Move the clamp, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the canister.
9. Disconnect the connector from pressure control solenoid valve.




10. Disconnect the connector from drain valve.




11. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.
12. Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector.




13. Disconnect the fuel hoses.




14. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from the vehicle.

WARNING: An assistant is required to perform this work.

INSTALLATION

1. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole with the grommet.




2. Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.

WARNING: An assistant is required to perform this work.




3. Connect the fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B).




4. Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector.




5. Connect the connector to the drain valve.
6. Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.




7. Connect the evaporation hose to the canister and secure with the clamp.




8. Tighten the band mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

9. Install the rear crossmember.




10. Connect the connectors (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).
11. Set the rear seat and floor mat.




12. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.