Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Service and Repair).
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Non E-85) (Procedures).
3. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the exhaust rear muffler..




6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the chassis fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe retainer (3) from the chassis fuel pipe (4).




8. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
9. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




10. Have assistants support either side of the fuel tank.
11. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
12. Remove fuel tank strap fastener (1) and straps (2).
13. Have the assistants rest the fuel tank on the adjustable jack.




14. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness electrical connector (1), from the fuel tank fuel pump module.
15. Once the tank is clear of the frame, lower the fuel tank down and remove forward toward the right side of the vehicle.




16. Detach the fuel tank shield retainer (1).




17. Remove the fuel tank shield (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Attach the fuel tank shield (1).




2. Insert the fuel tank shield retainer (1).
3. Have assistants support either side of the fuel tank.
4. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
5. Have the assistants rest the fuel tank on the adjustable jack.
6. Once the tank is clear of the frame, upper the fuel tank high.




7. Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness electrical connector (1), from the fuel tank fuel pump module.




8. Install the fuel tank straps fastener (2) and fastener (1).




9. Connect the evaporative emission canister purge pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).
10. Connect the fuel feed pipe (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).




11. Connect the fuel tank feed pipe (2) and lock quick connect fitting (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

12. Connect the fuel tank filler pipe (4) to the filler pipe retainer (3) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
13. Refill the fuel tank.