Fuel Tank Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove rear seat back and bottom cushions.
3. Remove L.R. sill and side trim.
Fig. 7:
4. Remove fill pipe cover.
Fuel Separator And Rollover Valve:
5. Remove separator tank and rollover valve and separate tube (between tank and separator) from separator by moving clip out of its place.
6. Remove access hole cover and disconnect fuel gauge sending unit connectors.
Fig. 9:
7. Disconnect filler hose from tank (keep hose attached to filler pipe).
8. Disconnect air vent hose at filler pipe.
9. Locate filler pipe grommet under floor.
10. Raise vehicle on hoist.
Fig. 10:
11. Drain fuel via delivery tube.
12. Remove two (2) parking brake fasteners.
Fig. 21:
13. Remove fuel pump bracket.
14. Disconnect hoses between tank and fuel filter and between tank and return pipe.
Fig. 12:
15. Remove six (6) fuel tank fasteners.
16. Slide tank forward and to the left to clear muffler and remove.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect both evaporation tubes at fuel tank.
2. Clamp evaporation tubes located at upper surface of tank.
Fig. 14:
3. Insert filler and air vent pipes of fuel tank into grommets.
4. Install fuel tank with fasteners.
5. Fasten filter/pump bracket to body and torque fasteners. See Fig. 29.
TORQUE VALUE
5.3 - 5.6 ft.lbs (7.2 - 7.6 Nm)
Fig. 30:
Fig. 31:
6. Using Fig. 30 and Fig. 31, confirm hoses are connected and routed correctly.
7. Connect fuel sending unit electrical connector and install cover.
8. Insert grommet into floor.
NOTE: If the grommet is installed incorrectly, water leakage may occur.
9. Connect filler and vent hoses.
10. Install fuel separator.
11. Install filler pipe cover, inner trim and seat.
12. Install parking brake.