Fuel Tank Removal and Installation
Fuel Tank Part 1:
Fuel Tank Part 2:
Fuel Tank
REMOVAL
WARNING:
- Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel .
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the rear seat.
5. Remove the service hole cover from fuel pump.
6. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
7. Remove the connectors (A) and clips (B).
8. Remove the service hole cover from fuel sub level sensor.
1. Remove the bolts (A).
2. Push the grommet (B) down under the body and remove service hole cover.
9. Disconnect the connector (A) from fuel sub level sensor.
10. Disconnect the quick connector from the fuel delivery (B) and return hose (C).
11. Remove the trunk room trim. (Sedan model)
12. Remove the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model)
13. Remove the pipe protector.
14. Remove the grommet and disconnect the quick connector of evaporation pipe.
15. Remove the rear wheels.
16. Remove the bolts which secure the rear brake hose installation bracket.
17. Remove the rear brake caliper and tie it to the vehicle body side.
18. Remove the parking brake cable from parking brake assembly.
19. Lift-up the vehicle.
20. Remove the rear exhaust pipe.
21. Remove the propeller shaft.
22. Remove the heat shield cover.
23. Disconnect the connector from rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
24. Remove the bolts which install the parking brake cable clamp.
25. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with transmission jack.
2. Remove the bolt which installs the rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to body.
4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
26. Disconnect the connector.
27. Disconnect the evaporation hose.
28. Disconnect the fuel filler hoses (A) and evaporation hoses (B).
29. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from fuel tank bands, and dismount the fuel tank from vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
INSTALLATION
1. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, set the fuel tank, and then temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank band.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
2. Correctly insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) to specified position, and then tighten the clamp.
3. Connect the evaporation hose.
4. Tighten the bolts of fuel tank band.
Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
5. Connect the connector.
6. Install the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with transmission jack.
2. Support the rear suspension assembly, and then tighten the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to body.
3. Tighten the bolts which install the rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
7. Tighten the bolts which install the parking brake cable clamp.
8. Connect the connector to rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
9. Install the heat shield cover.
10. Install the propeller shaft.
11. Install the rear exhaust pipe.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the parking brake cable to parking brake assembly.
14. Install the rear brake caliper.
15. Tighten the bolt which secures rear brake hose installation bracket.
16. Install the rear wheels.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Connect the quick connector of evaporation pipe.
19. Install pipe protector.
20. Install trunk room trim. (Sedan model)
21. Install the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model)
22. Connect the connector (A) to fuel sub level sensor.
23. Connect the quick connector to the fuel delivery (B) and return hose (C).
NOTE: Be careful not to misconnect the delivery side and return side.
24. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
25. Connect the connector (A) and remove the clips (B).
26. Connect the connector to fuel pump.
27. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
28. Install the rear seat.
29. Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.