Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

FUEL TANK

REMOVAL







1. Loosen clamp and disconnect rubber fuel vent hose at tank fitting.
2. Support tank with a hydraulic jack.







3. Remove 2 fuel tank strap nuts and remove both tank support straps.







4. Carefully lower tank a few inches and disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector at top of tank. To disconnect electrical connector: Push upward on red colored tab to unlock. Push on black colored tab while removing connector.







5. Disconnect fuel line at fuel filter I fuel pressure regulator by pressing on tabs at side of quick-connect fitting.







6. Disconnect EVAP line at top of tank.
7. Continue to lower tank for removal.
8. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation procedures. Fuel Pump

INSTALLATION

1. If fuel tank is to be replaced, install fuel pump module into tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation procedures. Fuel Pump







2. Disconnect clamps and remove rubber fuel fill hose and fuel vent hose at fuel fill tube. Install these 2 hoses to 2 fuel tank fittings. Rotate hoses until paint marks on hoses line up with alignment marks. Tighten both clamps.
3. Position fuel tank to hydraulic jack.
4. Raise tank until positioned near body.







5. Connect EVAP line at tank.







6. Connect fuel pump module electrical connector at top of tank.












7. Connect fuel line quick-connect fitting to fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator.
8. Continue raising tank until positioned snug to body.







9. Install and position both tank support straps. Install 2 fuel tank strap nuts and tighten. Tighten rear strap nut first. Refer to Torque Specifications.
10. Connect rubber fill and vent hoses to fuel fill tube and tighten clamps.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Fill fuel tank with fuel.
13. Start engine and check for fuel leaks near top of module.