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 the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the rear seat.
5. Disconnect the connector (A) of rear harness from fuel tank cord.




6. Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on floor panel into the under side of body.
7. Remove the rear crossmember.
8. Disconnect connector (A) from drain valve.




9. Disconnect evaporation hoses (B) and (C) from canister.
10. Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.
11. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) from fuel filler pipe.




12. Move the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hose (B).
13. Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector.




14. Disconnect the fuel hoses.




15. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from vehicle.

WARNING:
- A helper is required to perform this work.
- Fuel may be left in the side, which has no drain plug, of the fuel tank. In this case, the tank is imbalanced between right and left sides. Be careful not to drop it when removing.

INSTALLATION
1. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole with grommet.




2. Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.

WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.




3. Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approx. 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.

CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch air vent hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.




4. Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector.
5. Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
6. Connect the evaporation hoses (B) and (C) to the canister, and hold them with clamps.




7. Connect the connector (A) to drain valve.




8. Tighten the band mounting bolts.




9. Install the rear crossmember.
10. Connect the connector (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).

11. Set the rear seat and floor mat.




12. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.