Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

FUEL TANK

REMOVAL
1. Preparation
1. Remove the 3rd seat.




2. Open the service cover (A).




3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
4. Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
5. After engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.




2. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A), the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B), and the canister close valve connector (C).
3. Lift the vehicle and remove the muffler assembly.
4. Support the fuel tank with a jack.




5. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), the leveling hose (B), and the vacuum hose (C).




6. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (A) from the canister (B).







7. Remove the upper arm (A), the lower arm (B), the assist arm (C), and the stabilizer bar (D) from the fuel tank & suspension member assembly.
8. Remove the mounting bolts (E) and nuts (F), and then remove the fuel tank & suspension member assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is reverse of removal.