Fuel Tank Replacement

Fig 22 Electrical Connector:

REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure, Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure.
2. Remove rear seat.
3. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector (Fig. 22).

Fig 23 Battery Cable:

4. Disconnect battery cable (Fig. 23).
5. Raise vehicle and support.

Fig 24 Fuel Tank Drain:

6. Drain fuel tank.

Fig 25 Stabilizer Bar:

Fig 26 Stabilizer Bar And EVAP Canister:

7. Loosen the rear stabilizer bar brackets from body. Swing stabilizer bar toward rear of vehicle (Fig. 25) and (Fig. 26).

Fig 27 Fuel Filler Tube:

8. Loosen and remove fuel filler tube from fuel tank (Fig. 27).

Fig 28 Fuel And EVAP Lines:

9. Disconnect fuel and EVAP lines (Fig. 28).
10. Position transmission jack under fuel tank assembly.
11. Remove fuel tank straps bolts. Passenger side first.
12. Lower fuel tank and remove the purge line and vent line.

INSTALLATION
1. Raise the fuel tank on the transmission stand.
2. Install fuel pump electrical connector into hole in the body
3. Connect the purge and vent lines.
4. Raise tank into position and install tank straps.
5. Install the fuel filler tube and tighten the clamp.
6. Reposition the stabilizer bar and install bolts.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect the fuel pump electrical connector that is in the rear seat.
9. Install the rear seat.
10. Connect the battery cable.
11. Fill fuel tank. Use the DRB scan tool to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.