Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line .
2. Remove the rear seat cushion .
3. Remove the service cover (A).




4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).

[SULEV]





[ULEV]




5. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C) and the vapor tube quick-connector (D).
6. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
7. Remove the center muffler .
8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).




9. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A) and the vapor hose (B).




10. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B), and then remove the fuel tank (C).






Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Fuel tank installation bolt:
44.1 - 58.8N.m (4.5 - 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4lb-ft)
Fuel tank installation nut:
39.2 - 53.9N.m (4.0 - 5.5kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8lb-ft)