Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line .
2. Remove the rear seat [LH] .
3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).




4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
5. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (B).
6. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (C).
7. Disconnect the vapor tube (D).




8. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
9. Remove the center muffler assembly .
10. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the vapor hose (B).




11. Remove the parking brake line installation bolt (A).




12. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).






Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)