Removal and Replacement

Fuel Tank
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Fuel may still be present in the fuel tank after draining.

WARNING: Avoid flames, sparks or lighted substances.

CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
For additional information, refer to Rear Seat Cushion Rear Seat Cushion
For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedures
For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - 2.0L GTDI Service and Repair

















Torque to: 5 Nm





Torque to: 24 Nm





CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.





NOTE:
Using a suitable transmission jack support the differential case.

Torque to: 110 Nm





CAUTION: Using a suitable transmission jack lower the fuel tank.

Torque to: 25 Nm





CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.









CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.

CAUTION: Make sure that the seal is correctly positioned. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Special Service Tool




Locking Ring, Fuel Tank, 310-123

Torque to: 200 Nm













Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.