Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Preparation
(1) Remove the rear seat cushion .
(2) Open the service cover (A).




(3) Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).




(4) Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(5) After engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A), the vapor vacuum tube quick-connector (B), and the canister close valve connector (C).




3. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
4. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), the leveling hose (B) and the vapor hose (C).




5. Unscrew the fuel tank band mounting nuts (A) and remove the fuel tank (B).






Installation

Installation is reverse of removal.

Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)