Fuel Tank: Removal
NOTE:
Always use "Tone" socket wrench E10 when removing the rear seat.
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD (for Sedan) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG COVER NO. 1 (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG COVER NO. 2 (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See PRECAUTION )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO. 4
- Remove the 2 nuts together with the insulator.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt together with the clip.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Release the lock as shown in Fig 3, then pull and remove the fuel tank main tube.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the clip before performing this work.
- Avoid any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them, as the quick connector has the O-ring that seals the plug.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with a plastic bag.
- If the connector and pipe are stuck, disconnect the nylon tube by turning it by hand to release them.
- Release the lock as shown in Fig 3, then pull and remove the fuel tank main tube.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE
- Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank breather hose.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the clip before performing this work.
- Avoid any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the quick connector has the O-ring that seals the plug.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with a plastic bag.
- If the connector and pipe are stuck, disconnect the nylon tube by turning it by hand to release them.
- Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank breather hose.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts and remove the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.