Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
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. Preparation
(1) Remove the rear seat cushion .
(2) Open the service cover (A).
(3) Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
(4) Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(5) After engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A).
3. Disconnect the sub fuel sender connector (A).
4. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
5. Remove the front and main muffler .
6. Remove the propeller shaft [For 4WD].
7. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), the leveling hose (B) and the vapor hose (C).
8. Remove the four parking brake installation bolts (A).
9. Remove the fuel tank band (A), and then remove the fuel tank.
Installation
Installation is reverse of removal.
Fuel tank band installation bolt:
44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)