Removal & Installation (XJS)
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect battery cables, and remove battery. Remove spare wheel and tire assembly. Using a suitable container, drain fuel from fuel tank. Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect fuel inlet and return lines from fuel tank. Lower vehicle. Remove trunk carpet and trim panels if necessary. On convertible models, remove metal panel to access fuel tank. On all models, remove spare tire securing stud.
- Remove fuel tank retaining straps (coupe). Disconnect fuel pump and fuel sending unit wiring harness connectors. Release clips securing purge and overflow pipes. Note position of pipes for installation reference, and remove pipes from evaporative flange.WARNING: Before removing trunk lid strut lower mounting bolts, install hood prop to support trunk lid.
- Install a hood prop to support trunk lid. Remove both trunk lid strut lower mounting bolts. See Fig 1 . Remove both body reinforcement panels. Loosen both fuel filler neck hose clamps. Remove fuel filler neck retaining bracket (coupe). See Fig 2 .
- Open fuel filler flap. Remove fuel filler neck retaining screws. Remove filler neck retaining plate, seal and filler neck. Remove filler neck hose from fuel tank. Disconnect drain tubes. Ensure all hoses and wiring connectors necessary for fuel tank removal are disconnected. Remove fuel tank. To install, reverse removal procedure.