Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the fuel pump splash shield.
4. Drain the fuel tank.
5. Disconnect the fuel feed hose (4) from the bottom of the fuel tank.
6. Disconnect the fuel return hose from the bottom of the fuel tank.
7. Remove the cargo area trim panels.




8. Remove the fuel tank partition retaining bolts (2) and remove the fuel tank partition.
9. Disconnect the fuel tank level and pressure sensor connectors (1) from the fuel sending unit.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank filler neck cup seals from the body.
11. Remove the fuel tank.

NOTE: Inspect the strainer and O-ring for damage and replace as necessary.

12. Remove the fuel strainer from the bottom of the fuel tank and inspect.

INSTALLATION




1. Install the fuel strainer (6) into the bottom of the fuel tank (4). Tighten the fuel strainer to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Insure the proper positioning of the splash bowl inside the tank when installing the fuel strainer. The fuel strainer holds the splash bowl in place.

2. Install the fuel tank (4) into the cargo area.
3. Install the fuel tank retaining nuts (3). Tighten the retaining nuts to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the fuel tank filler neck cup seal (9) around the filler neck.




5. Connect the fuel tank level and pressure sensor connectors (1) to the fuel tank sending unit.
6. Install the fuel tank partition into the cargo area.
7. Install the fuel tank partition retaining bolts (2). Tighten the retaining bolts to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the cargo area trim panels.




9. Connect the fuel feed hose (4) to the fuel strainer at the bottom of the fuel tank. Tighten the hose to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
10. Connect the fuel return hose to the fuel tank.
11. Install the fuel pump splash shield.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.