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Removal And Installation

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  1. Release the residual pressure in the fuel line.

    (Refer the Fuel Delivery system - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
    G13303902Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (B).
    G13303903Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the center muffler assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")

  8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), the leveling hose (B) and the ventilation hose (C).
    G13303904Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Support the fuel tank on a jack (A)
  10. Remove the fuel tank mounting nuts (B), and then remove the fuel tank.

    Fuel tank band mounting nut: 

    39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kickoff, 28.9 - 39.8 webfoot)

    G13303905Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13303906Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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