Fuel Tank Baffle Replacement

Fuel Tank Baffle Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning.


Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning Service Precautions.


Warning: Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning.


1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement Fuel Tank Replacement.

2. Place the fuel tank onto a workbench.

3. Remove the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.




4. Press the fuel tank baffle (1) completely down as shown in the picture.

5. Push the lug (2) toward the baffle and hold it.

6. Release tension from the fuel tank baffle (1) until the lug (2) engages safely.




7. Remove the baffles (1) one by one.

8. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to remove the other baffle.

Installation Procedure





Note: Perform the steps 1-3 only when the fuel tank baffles are not transferred from the OLD to the NEW tank.

1. Tension the fuel tank baffle (1) completely by pressing it down.

2. Push the lug (2) toward the baffle and hold it.

3. Release tension from the fuel tank baffle (1) until the lug (2) engages safely.




4. Install the baffles (1) one by one.




5. Press the fuel tank baffle together until the lug (1) becomes unlocked.

6. Release tension slowly from the fuel tank baffle and let the baffle engage safely in the installation site.




7. Check the proper seat of the fuel tank baffle at the fuel tank installation sites (1). Use a mirror if necessary.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other baffle.

9. Install the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.

10. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement Fuel Tank Replacement.