Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flames or sparks away from your work area. Be sure to relieve fuel pressure with the ignition switch OFF. It is recommended that the battery be disconnected before any fuel system work is to be done.


NOTE: The radio may have a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery. After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

Fuel Pressure Release and Test Port:

1. Relieve the fuel pressure using the pressure test port bolt.

2. Jack up the car and support with jackstands.

Fuel Tank:

3. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved container.

4. Remove the fuel pipe cover and fuel hose protector.

5. Disconnect the hoses.

CAUTION:

- When disconnecting the hoses, slide back the clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them.

- Clean the flared joint of high pressure hoses thoroughly before reconnecting them.

6. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.

7. Remove the strap nuts and let the straps fall free.

8. Disconnect the 2P ahd 3P connectors.

9. Remove the fuel tank.

NOTE: The tank may stick on the undercoat applied to its mount. To remove, carefully pry it off the mount.

10. Install a new washer on the drain bolt, then install parts in the reverse order of removal.