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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE  PROCEDURE, FUEL.>
  3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.

    <Ref. to DRAINING FUEL  PROCEDURE, FUEL.>

  4. Remove the rear seat.
  5. Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.
  6. Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on the floor panel into under the body.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Connector And Grommet
    G04997437
  7. Remove the rear crossmember. <Ref. to REMOVAL Rear Crossmember . >
  8. Remove the canisters. <Ref. to REMOVAL Canister.>
  9. Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.
  10. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose from the fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
    G04992313
    Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose
    G04997439
  11. Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. <Ref. to REMOVAL  FUEL DELIVERY, RETURN AND EVAPORATION LINES.>
  12. Disconnect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hoses
    G04999429
  13. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING:
  • A helper is required to perform this work.
  • Fuel may remain undrained in the side of the fuel tank without the drain plug. Be careful not to lose balance and drop the fuel tank when removing it, as this remaining fuel may offset the weight balance of the tank.
Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Bolts
G04997441
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