Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line .
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the fuel pump & the fuel tank pressure sensor extension connector (A).




4. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (B).




5. Remove the undercover (A).




6. Remove the center muffler assembly .
7. Support the fuel tank with a jack.
8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).




9. Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A).




10. Remove the brake line bracket (A).




11. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).





NOTE:
Remove the fuel tank band as below.





Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)