Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Replacement

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Service and Repair

2. Drain the fuel tank. Service and Repair

3. Reinstall the fuel tank unit without connecting the fuel tank unit 4P connector and the quick-connect fitting (feed line). Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation

4. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

5. Remove the fuel tank guard (A), and the fuel tank protector (B).






6. Except LX (A/T model): Remove the fuel tank cover (A).






7. LX (A/T model): Remove the floor under cover assembly (A).






8. Remove the front floor cross beam (A), and the tank mount bracket (B).






9. Disconnect the fuel fill hose (A), and the quick-connect fitting (fuel suction tube) (B).






10. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor control valve hose (A).






11. Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank (A), then remove the strap bolts (B).

12. Remove the fuel tank.

13. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.