Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank





Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

4. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Procedures.

5. Disconnect the muffler and tailpipe assembly from the insulators.





6. Remove the 5 nuts and fuel tank heat shield.





7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Quick Connect Coupling.

8. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.

9. Position the Powertrain Lift under the fuel tank.

10. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe after draining the fuel tank. Carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.

Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.

- To install, tighten clamp to 4Nm (35 lb-in).

11. Position the Powertrain Lift under the fuel tank.

12. Remove the 3 fuel tank strap bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

13. Partially lower the fuel tank for access.

14. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-Fuel Pump (FP) module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Quick Connect Coupling.

15. Disconnect the FP module electrical connector.

16. Lower the fuel tank.

17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.