Removal and Replacement

Fuel Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Service and Repair.

3. Drain the fuel Tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedures.

4. Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





5. Remove the harness cover fastener (1) and harness cover (2).

6. Disconnect the fuel pump harness electrical connector (3).





7. Disconnect the vent hose (1)

8. Loosen the hose clamps (2) and slide the filler hose off the fuel tank.





9. Disconnect the fuel and evaporative emission connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.





10. Support the fuel tank with a suitable stand.

11. Remove the fuel tank strap fasteners (1).

12. Reposition the fuel tank straps (2) toward the back of the vehicle.





13. Lower the fuel tank (1).

Installation Procedure





1. If replacing the tank, remove the fuel pump module and the evaporative emission canister. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (Steel Tank) Service and Repair and Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Steel Tank) Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Steel Tank).

2. Transfer parts as necessary.

3. Raise the fuel tank (1).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Support the fuel tank with a suitable stand.

5. Position the fuel tank straps (2) onto the fuel tank.

6. Install the fuel tank strap fasteners (1) and tighten to 22 Nm(16 lb ft).





7. Connect the fuel and evaporative emission connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.





8. Connect the vent hose (1).

9. Tighten the hose clamps (2) to 4.5 Nm(40 lb in). and slide the filler hose off the fuel tank.





10. Connect the fuel pump harness electrical connector (3).

11. Install the harness cover (2) and tighten the cover fasteners (1).

12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.