Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the fuel fill cap.

2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

3. Remove the rear tray. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Tray Area (Except CR model)

4. Remove the left trunk side trim panel. Service and Repair

5. Drain the fuel tank. Service and Repair

6. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

7. Remove the access panel (A) from the floor, and disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector (B).






8. Disconnect both side of the ABS rear wheel speed sensor 2P connectors (A), and push the connectors out.






9. Remove the fuel pipe cover (A), then disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (B) and the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (C) from the fuel fill pipes (D).

10. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

11. Remove the rear wheels.






12. Remove the bolts from both ABS rear wheel speed sensor harness brackets (A).






13. Remove both side of the caliper shields (A).






14. Disconnect both side of the parking brake cables (A), and move them out of the way.











15. Disconnect the brake hoses from both rear brake lines using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench.






16. Remove the flange bolt (A) from both rear dampers (B).






17. Remove the canister cover (A) and the rear suspension stiffener (B).

18. Remove the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft Removal






19. Remove the muffler (A).






20. Disconnect the FTP sensor 3P connector (A), the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (B), and the vapor lines (C).

21. Remove the EVAP canister (D).






22. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A). Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal






23. Place a jack or other support under the rear suspension subframe (A). Remove the mounting bolts (B) and the rear suspension subframe (A).






24. Place the jack or support under the fuel tank (A), then remove the mounting bolts (B) and the fuel tank.






Installation

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

2. After installing the fuel tank, bleed the brake system, Service and Repair and adjust the wheel alignment. Service and Repair

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leaks.