Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal






REMOVAL






WARNING: The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing any part of the fuel system, the pressure must be released.

1. Remove fuel cap.
2. Release pressure in fuel system, Service and Repair.
3. Remove hose clamp (1) and remove fuel fill hose from fuel tank.





4. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector from body harness connector.





5. Disconnect fuel line quick connect fitting (1) and evaporator hose quick connect fitting (2).





6. Disconnect electrical connector (1) from evaporative system integrity monitor (ESIM) switch (2).
7. Disconnect fuel fill vapor hose from fuel tank control valve hose.
8. Disconnect fresh air hose (3) from ESIM switch (2).






WARNING: Support fuel tank with a transmission jack or equivalent. Use straps to secure the fuel tank to the jack. Failure to properly support and secure the fuel tank during removal may cause fuel to spill or fuel tank to fall from jack assembly.

9. Loosen front fuel tank strap bolts (3), do not remove.
10. Loosen rear fuel tank strap bolts (3), do not remove.
11. Remove vapor canister bracket bolt (1).
12. Lower fuel tank enough to remove vapor canister bracket.





13. Disconnect vapor canister quick connector (1) from vapor line.
14. Disconnect vapor canister quick connector (3) from fuel tank control valve.
15. Remove vapor canister (2).