Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
FUEL TANKREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Pre-Removal And Post-Installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-12:
Removal Steps 13-22:
Removal Steps 1-13:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> FUEL PUMP MODULE CONNECTOR/FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR /FUEL MAIN PIPE DISCONNECTION
1. Remove the floor inspection lid (LH).
2. Disconnect the fuel pump module connector and fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector.
3. Release the fuel pressure in the fuel line. [Refer to MFI On-vehicle Service - Fuel Pump Connector Disconnection (How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines)].
4. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver [6 mm (0.24 inch) wide and 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick] into the retainer of the fuel main pipe.
5. Turn the flat-tip screwdriver about 90 degrees to push up the retainer, and disconnect the fuel main pipe from the fuel pump module.
<> FUEL TANK BAND LH/FUEL TANK BAND RH REMOVAL
1. Remove the fuel tank band LH.
2. Hold the fuel tank assembly with the transmission jack, and remove the fuel tank band RH.
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1. Hold the fuel tank assembly using the transmission jack, and remove the mounting nuts.
2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose connection, and remove the fuel tank assembly.
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CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor and float of the fuel pump module when removing the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< FUEL TANK PUMP MODULE INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor and the float of the fuel pump module when installing it to the fuel tank.
- When installing the fuel pump module to the fuel tank, check that the fuel level sensor moving area moves smoothly.
>>B<< FUEL MAIN PIPE CONNECTION
1. Before the installation, push up the retainer of the fuel main pipe.
2. Connect the connector of fuel main pipe to the fuel pump module securely and push down the retainer of the connector to lock it firmly.
3. After the installation, slightly pull the fuel main pipe to check that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play.