Fuel Tank

REMOVAL 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
2. Remove the cargo compartment lining. Refer to LINING, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Remove the left cargo compartment trim panel.

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4. Remove the bolts (1a) and remove the fuel filler pipe shield (1b).
5. Remove the front reinforcement cross member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT REINFORCEMENT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Remove the underbody tunnel cross member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, UNDERBODY TUNNEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Remove the center belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, CENTER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Remove the transmission belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
9. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Refer to PIPE, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
10. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
11. Remove the transmission cross member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
12. Remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
13. Remove both rear brake rotors. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
14. Remove both rear struts. Refer to STRUT, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
15. Remove both rear half shafts. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
16. Remove the rear suspension cross member complete with rear differential, wishbones, stabilizer bar and headlight beam adjustment sensor. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT REINFORCEMENT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, PEDESTRIAN IMPACT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, UNDERBODY TUNNEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
17. Remove the activated charcoal filter for fuel vapors. Refer to CANISTER, VAPOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
18. Using a suitable tool, empty the fuel tank.

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19. Loosen the band clamps and disconnect the fuel tank vent intermediate pipe (1).
20. Loosen the band clamp and disconnect the fuel filler intermediate pipe (2).
21. Remove the rubber surround (3) from the fuel tank.

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22. Release the retaining clips (1a) and move the handbrake cable (1b) aside.

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23. Remove line (1) for fuel tank to activated charcoal filter.
24. Remove the nut (2a) and put aside the mounting bracket for activated charcoal filter (2b).

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25. Support the fuel tank (1a), then remove the bolts (1b).

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26. Lower the fuel tank as necessary to access to the fuel pump connections, taking care not to damage the electrical wiring and the fuel line.
27. Disconnect the electrical connection (1).
28. Disconnect the quick coupling for the fuel line (2).

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29. Remove the fuel tank assembly.
30. Loosen the band clamp, disconnect and remove the line (1) from fuel tank to activated charcoal filter.

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31. Remove the screws (1a), remove the ring nut (1b) and the submerged fuel pump module assembly (1c).

INSTALLATION 

1. Reinstall the fuel pump module assembly and the ring nut, then tighten the screws.
2. Connect to the fuel line from fuel tank to activated charcoal filter, then tighten the band clamp.
3. Position the fuel tank on a suitable supporting equipment.
4. Raise the fuel tank as necessary to access to the fuel pump connections.
5. Connect the quick coupling for the fuel line.
6. Connect the electrical connector.
7. Fit the fuel tank in position and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
8. Secure the fuel line retainer from fuel tank to activated charcoal filter.
9. Position the fuel line mounting bracket for activated charcoal filter and tighten the nut.
10. Fit the handbrake cable in position and secure the retaining clips.
11. Install the rubber surround on the fuel tank.
12. Connect the fuel filler intermediate pipe and tighten the band clamp.
13. Connect the fuel tank vent intermediate pipe and tighten the band clamp.
14. Install the activated charcoal filter for fuel vapors. Refer to CANISTER, VAPOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
15. Install the rear suspension cross member complete with rear differential, wishbones, stabilizer bar and headlight beam adjustment sensor. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT REINFORCEMENT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, PEDESTRIAN IMPACT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCROSSMEMBER, UNDERBODY TUNNEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
16. Install both rear half shafts. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
17. Install both rear struts. Refer to STRUT, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
18. Install both rear brake rotors. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
19. Install the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
20. Install the transmission cross member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
21. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
22. Install the center exhaust pipe. Refer to PIPE, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
23. Install the transmission belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, TRANSMISSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
24. Install the center belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, CENTER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
25. Install the underbody tunnel cross member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, UNDERBODY TUNNEL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
26. Install the front reinforcement cross member. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT REINFORCEMENT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
27. Fit the fuel filler pipe shield in position and tighten the screws.
28. Install the left cargo trim panel.
29. Install the cargo compartment lining. Refer to LINING, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
30. Remove the car from the lift.