Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
2.2LREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove fuel filer cap.
3. Drain the fuel from fuel filler neck.
4. Disconnect the fuel filler hose at fuel tank.
5. Disconnect the air breather hose at the fuel tank.
6. Disconnect the evaporator hose at the fuel tank.
7. Hold entire fuel tank at the bottom with stands.
8. Disconnect fuel supply lines and fuel return line at near the fuel filter inside of body frame.
9. Remove four bolts (two in front and two in rear) holding fuel tank to the frame.
10. Lower tank assembly from the vehicle a little to make access space on top.
11. Disconnect two electrical connectors at fuel pump.
12. Remove fuel tank assembly from the vehicle.
13. Remove four nuts retaining tank under guard to the tank.
14. Remove the tank from the guard.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Secure fuel tank into under guard with four retaining bolts, if necessary.
2. Place the fuel tank assembly onto stands.
3. Lift the fuel tank assembly near the position.
4. Connect two electrical connectors at fuel pump.
5. Lift the fuel pump to its position and secure it with four mounting bolts. Make sure that all hoses and fuel lines are out of way between the fuel tank and the fuel tank bracket. Tighten the fuel tank retaining bolts to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
6. Connect fuel supply and return lines.
7. Connect the fuel filler hose, the air breather hose and EVAP hose onto fuel tank and secure them with clamps.
8. Pour fuel into fuel tank.
9. Install fuel filler cap securely.
10. Connect the battery negative cable.
2.2L Rodeo
Fuel Tank And Associated Parts:
REMOVAL
Caution: When repair to the fuel system has been completed, start engine and check the fuel system for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system diagnosis, see Section Driveability and Emissions.
1. Drain the fuel, from the fuel tank refer to the Fuel Pump Flow Test in this section.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Loosen fuel filler cap for reduce the pressure in fuel tank.
4. Support underneath of the fuel tank assembly (1) with a lifter.
5. Disconnect fuel feed hose (7) and fuel return hose (8) near the fuel filter.
NOTE: Plug both ends of the fuel hoses to prevent fuel leakage.
6. Disconnect fuel filler hose (4) and fuel breather hose (5) and fuel evapo hose (6) at the fuel filler neck.
NOTE: Cover fuel hose to prevent any dust entering.
7. Remove the five fuel tank assembly fixing bolts (2) and one nut (3).
8. Lower the tank and disconnect the electrical connectors (9, 10)
INSTALLATION
1. Raise the fuel tank assembly and connect the wiring connectors (9, 10).
2. Install fuel tank assembly along with protectors and tighten the five fixing bolts (2) and a nut (3) to the specified torque.
Torque: 68 N.m (50 lb ft)
3. Connect fuel filler hose (4), fuel breather hose (5), evapo hose (6), and clip them firmly.
4. Connect fuel feed hose, fuel return hose, and clip them firmly.
5. Tighten fuel filler cap until at least three clicks are heard.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
2.2L Rodeo Sport
Fuel Tank And Associated Parts:
REMOVAL
Caution: When repair to the fuel system has been completed, start engine and check the fuel system for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system diagnosis, refer to "Driveability and Emissions".
1. Drain the fuel. Refer to Fuel Pump Flow Test in this section.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Loosen fuel filler cap.
4. Support underneath of the fuel tank protector with a lifter.
5. Disconnect evaporative fuel hose (1) at the canister.
6. Disconnect fuel feed hose (8) and fuel return hose (9) near the fuel filter.
NOTE: Plug both ends of the fuel hoses to prevent fuel leakage.
7. Disconnect air breather hose (11) and fuel filler hose (10) at the fuel filler neck.
NOTE: Cover fuel hose to prevent any dust entering.
8. Remove the four fuel tank assembly fixing bolts (5).
9. Lower the tank and disconnect the electrical connectors (2, 3).
10. Remove the fuel tank assembly (7).
INSTALLATION
1. Raise the fuel tank assembly and install the connectors (2,3) to the fuel pump and sending unit.
2. Install fuel tank assembly and torque the five fixing bolts and a nut.
Torque: 68 N.m (50 lb ft)
3. Connect fuel filler hose (10) and air breather hose (11), and clip them firmly.
4. Install the fuel feed hose (8) and fuel return hose (9) near the fuel filter and clip to a snug fit.
5. Connect evaporative fuel hose (1).
6. Tighten fuel filler cap until at least three clicks are heard.
7. Connect battery ground cable.