Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Replacement

Fuel Tank Replacement:

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
3. Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel pump. Using a hand pump, hose and container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor vent tube, fuel vapor hose and quick-connect fittings.
Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
5. Disconnect the (C553) 4P connector.
6. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
7. Remove the strap bolts, and let the straps (A) fall free.
8. Remove the fuel tank (B). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
9. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.