Fuel Tank Replacement
- Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
- Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel pump (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT ). Using a hand pump, hose, and container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
- Jack up the vehicle, and support it with safety stands.
- Remove the fuel pipe cover (A). Disconnect the fuel vapor hose and quick-connect fittings.
Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps (B), then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Place a jack or other support under the tank.
- Remove the strap bolts, and let the strap (C) hang free.
- Remove the fuel tank (D). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.