Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Preparation
(1) Fold the rear seat cushion.
(2) Open the carpet (A)




(3) Remove the service cover (B).
(4) Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).




(5) Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(6) After engine stops, turn the ignition switch off.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector(B).




3. Remove the RH-rear inner wheel house.
4. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the vacuum hose (B) connected with the canister air filter.




5. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
6. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (A,B) from the canister.




7. Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts (A) and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.










INSTALLATION

1. Install the fuel tank in according to the reverse order of "REMOVAL" procedure.

Fuel tank installation bolts : 49.1 - 58.9Nm (5.0 - 6.0 kgf-m, 36.2 - 43.4 lbf-ft)