Exploded view
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Acura MDX, 2005 Acura MDX, 2004 Acura MDX, and 2003 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Remove the driver's side second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and cut the carpet (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the access panel from the floor, and disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector.
- Remove the fuel tank unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into a suitable container with a hand pump.
- Reinstall the fuel tank unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
- Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).
- Remove the fuel tank shield (A).
- Remove the canister cover (B). (2005-2006 models)
- Disconnect the fuel vapor hose and quick-connect fitting. Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
- Remove the strap bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank (C). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
- Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.