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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  3. Drain the fuel from the 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 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 canister. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Canister. >
  9. Disconnect the connector from pressure control solenoid valve.
  10. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G04997438
    Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose
    G04997439
  11. Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines. >
  12. Disconnect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hoses
    G04997440
  13. 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.
Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Bolts
G04997441