Fuel Tank Removal and Installation
Fuel Tank ReplacementRemoval
1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Drain the fuel tank.
3. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Remove the mufflers and exhaust pipe B.
6. Disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (A) and breather hose (B).
7. Disconnect the vapor line (A) from the EVAP canister (B), then disconnect the fuel line (C).
8. Disconnect the wheel sensor 2P connector (A), and the fuel pump subharness connectors (B).
9. Remove the clip (A), parking brake cable (B), two caliper bolts (C), and caliper body (D).
10. Remove the brake hose bracket (A).
11. Hook the caliper body(A) onto the damper spring (B).
12. Remove the flange bolt (A).
13. Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A).
14. Remove the heat shield (A). Place a jack or support under the rear suspension subframe. Remove the mounting bolts (B). Remove the rear suspension subframe.
15. Remove the bolts (A) and the fuel tank straps (B).
16. Lift the fuel tank out of the subframe.
Installation
1. Install the fuel tank straps (A), and tighten the bolts (B).
2. Place a jack or support under the rear suspension subframe. Install the subframe, aligning the pins (A) with the holes in the subframe.
3. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, do a wheel alignment.