Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
FUEL TANKREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-Removal Operation And Post-Installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1 - 4:
Removal Steps 4 (Continued) - 31:
Removal Steps 32 - 39:
Required Special Tool:
- MB991348: Test Harness Set
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Remove the differential support member and tilt the differential carrier.
2. Hold the fuel tank assembly with a transaxle jack and remove the nuts connected to the fuel tank assembly.
3. Remove the fuel tank assembly in the tilting direction to avoid contact with the differential carrier.
<> FUEL PIPE AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY/FUEL PUMP MODULE REMOVAL
CAUTION: When withdrawing the fuel pipe and gauge assembly and fuel pump module from the fuel tank, be careful not damage the sensor unit and the float.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< FUEL PUMP MODULE/FUEL PIPE AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When inserting the fuel pump module and fuel pipe and gauge assembly into the fuel tank, be careful not damage the sensor unit and the float.
>>B<< FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE INSTALLATION
CAUTION: After connecting the quick release joint of the fuel high-pressure hose, pull the joint lightly away from the quick release joint to confirm that it is secure. In addition, confirm that there is a play of approximately 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) at the joint.