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Removal and Replacement

FUEL TANK [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo, 2.4L ENGINE]

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

[FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY]

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:




Removal Steps 1-13:






Removal Steps 1-12:






REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] 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. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver [6mm (0.24 inch) wide and 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick] into the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector.

CAUTION: When pushing up the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector, pay attention to avoid damage to the retainer.




4. Turn the flat-tipped screwdriver inserted into the retainer by 90 degree angle to push up the retainer and unlock the fuel main pipe.
5. Disconnect the fuel main pipe from the fuel pump module.

[[B]] 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.)

[[C]] FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
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.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ HOSE CLAMP INSTALLATION




Connect the fuel filler hose, and tighten the bolt of hose clamp so that the bolt tightening dimension of the hose clump becomes 8.5 ± 1.5 mm (0.33 ± 0.06 inch.)

]]B[[ FUEL MAIN PIPE CONNECTION




1. Before the installation, push up the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector.




2. Connect the connector of fuel main pipe to the fuel pump module securely.

CAUTION:
- When pushing in the retainer of the fuel high-pressure hose connector, pay attention to avoid damage to the retainer.
- After the installation of the fuel high-pressure hose, slightly pull the fuel high-pressure hose to check that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play.


3. Push in the retainer of the fuel main pipe connector to lock the fuel main pipe and fuel pump module.