Fuel Tank: Removal
WARNING:
- Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
- Set the vehicle on a lift.
- Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
- Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
- Remove the rear seat.
- Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.
- Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on floor panel into under the body.
- Remove the rear crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember. >
- Remove the canister. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Canister. >
- Disconnect the connector from pressure control solenoid valve.
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.
- Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines. >
- Disconnect the fuel hoses.
- Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING:
- An assistant is required to perform this work.
- Fuel may be left in the side, which has no drain plug, of the fuel tank. In this case, the tank is imbalance between right and left sides. Be careful not to drop it when removing.