Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

FUEL TANK




REMOVAL

WARNING: When lifting up or down vehicle, be sure to place blocks between vehicle and lifter to prevent fuel tank from being damaged.

1. Remove the front and main muffler assembly.
2. Remove the propeller-shaft (For 4WD only).




3. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), fuel leveling hose (B) and ventilation hose (C).




4. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack, and then remove the two fuel tank band.




5. Remove the four parking brake mounting bolts (A).




6. Down the fuel tank slowly until work space is made, and then disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and fuel feed hose (B).




7. Disconnect the sub fuel sender connector (A).
8. Remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the fuel tank according to the reverse order of "REMOVAL" procedure.

Fuel tank band mounting bolts: 39.2 - 54.0 Nm (4.0 - 5.5 kgf-m, 28.9 - 39.8 lbf.ft)