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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. To reduce the internal pressure of the fuel main pipes and hose, first start the engine and then disconnect the electrical fuel pump connector located near the fuel tank.
    CAUTION: Be sure to reduce the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel main pipe and hose, otherwise fuel will spill out.
  2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
  3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
  4. Disconnect the return hose and vapor hose.
    Fig 1: View Of Return Hose & Vapor Hose
    G00790747Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
  6. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the fuel tank.
    Fig 2: View Of High Pressure Hose
    G00790748Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the two self-locking nuts that hold the tank in position and remove the two tank bands.
    Fig 3: View Of Fuel Tank Straps
    G00790749Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Detach the fuel filler hose and leveling hose.
  9. Remove the fuel vapor hose and the fuel tank.
    Fig 4: View Of Fuel Filler Hose & Vapor Hose
    G00790750Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.