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Fuel Tank: Service and Repair





Removal

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line .
2. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in the trunk.




3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
4. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).




5. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
6. Remove the center muffler assembly .
7. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).




8. Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A).




9. Remove the parking brake line (A).




10. Remove the fuel tank band installation nut (A).




11. Remove the fuel tank after removing the fuel tank band (A) as below.






Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

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

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