Lower

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove four pushpins and remove splash flap.
5. Remove five retaining nuts and remove lower tank rack stone shield.
6. Perform Pre-Service procedure as described. Service and Repair
7. Slowly loosen fuel line tube nut fitting located on fuel line assembly to vent system of residual fuel pressure. Disconnect fitting once system is vented.
8. Disconnect upper tank rack wiring harness and remove connector from bracket.
9. Disconnect lower fuel tank rack assembly wire harness at connector. Disconnect upper fuel tank rack assembly wire harness at connector near luggage compartment vent opening and remove connector from bracket.
10. Disconnect fuel supply line O-ring seal fitting from upper tank solenoid valve in lower rack.
11. Remove muffler from catalytic converter back.






12. Support the lower fuel tank rack assembly using Rotunda Powertrain Lift 014-00765 with Rotunda Fuel Tank Removal Bracket Set 014-00470 or equivalents. Remove the lower fuel tank rack assembly-to-body retaining bolts and remove lower fuel tank rack assembly.

WARNING: The lower fuel tank rack assembly must be secured to the Rotunda Fuel Tank Removal Bracket Set 014-00470 or equivalent with retaining pins.

CAUTION: Do not damage the tank wrap or damage to the vehicle may occur.