Fuel Tank Replacement (Passenger/Cargo Van)
REMOVAL PROCEDURECAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure.
CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Vehicle Lifting.
5. Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (5).
6. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (6) from the fuel fill pipe (4).
7. Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
8. Disconnect the rear fuel return pipe (2) at the chassis fuel return pipe (4).
9. Disconnect the chassis fuel feed pipe (7) at the fuel filter (6).
10. Disconnect the chassis Evaporative Emission ([1][2]EVAP) purge pipe (5) at the EVAP canister.
11. Cap the fuel and [1][2]EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
12. With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank.
13. Remove the fuel tank strap attaching bolts (4).
14. Remove the fuel tank straps (3).
15. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
16. Disconnect the fuel sender and the fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
17. Remove the fuel tank.
18. Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
19. Disconnect the [1][2]EVAP pipe at the front roll over valve (5), the rear roll over valve (2), the EVAP canister (4), and the retainer clips.
20. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the fuel pipes (6) from the fuel tank and the fuel filter. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement.
21. Remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
22. Remove the fuel tank from the fuel tank shield.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the fuel tank insulators (3).
2. Install the fuel tank into the fuel tank shield.
3. Install the fuel till hose to the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp to 2.75 N.m (24 lb in.).
4. Install the fuel sender assembly and the fuel pipes (6) to the fuel tank and the fuel filter. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement.
5. Connect the [1][2]EVAP pipe at the front roll over valve (5), the rear roll over valve (2), the EVAP canister (4), and the retainer clips.
6. With the aid of an assistant, position and support the fuel tank.
7. Raise the fuel tank slightly.
8. Connect the fuel sender and the fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
9. Raise the tank fully.
10. Install the fuel tank straps (3).
NOTE: Refer to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
IMPORTANT: When removing or replacing the fuel tank, the fuel tank support fasteners should never be reused. Always use new fasteners when installing the fuel tank.
11. Install the new fuel tank strap attaching bolts (4).
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank strap attaching bolts to 20.5 N.m (15 lb ft).
12. Remove the caps from the fuel and [1][2]EVAP pipes.
13. Connect the chassis [1][2]EVAP purge pipe (5) to the EVAP canister.
14. Connect the chassis fuel feed pipe (7) to the fuel filter (6).
15. Connect the rear fuel return pipe (2) to the chassis fuel return pipe (4).
16. Connect the fuel fill hose (6) to the fuel fill pipe (4).
Tighten
Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (5) to 2.75 N.m (24 lb in.).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Refill the fuel tank.
19. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
20. Connect the negative battery cable.
21. Inspect for leaks.
21.1. Turn the ignition ON for 2 seconds.
21.2. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
21.3. Turn the ignition ON.
21.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.