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Fuel Tank: Service and Repair





Removal

1. Preparation
(1) Open the service cover (A) in trunk.




(2) Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).




(3) Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(4) After engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A), the vapor hose (B), the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (C) and the canister close valve connector (D).




3. Life the vehicle.
4. Remove the main muffler .
5. Support the fuel tank with a jack and unscrew fuel tank band mounting nuts.
6. Disconnect the fuel filler hose(A).




7. Disconnect the recirculation pipe quick-connector (A), the vapor hose (B) connecting the canister with the fuel tank air filter and the purge tube quick-connector (C) connecting the canister and the intake manifold.




8. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle with coming down the jack slowly.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal.

Tightening Torques:
Fuel tank band mounting nut:
39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)


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