Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Preparation
(1) Remove the luggage floor mat in the trunk.
(2) Remove 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 the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the Fuel Feed Quick-Connector (A) and the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector (B).




3. Lift the vehicle.
4. Remove the center and main mufflers .
5. Remove the Fuel tank protector (A).




6. Disconnect the Fuel Feed Hose (A) and the Canister Ventilation Hose (B).




7. Support the fuel tank with a jack and remove the Fuel Tank band (A) after unscrewing 2 mounting nut.






INSTALLATION

1. Install the Fuel Tank according to the reverse order of "REMOVAL" procedure.

Tightening Torque
39.2 - 53.9 Nm (4.0 - 5.5 kgf-m, 28.9 - 39.8 lbf-ft)