Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Removal

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




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




5. Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A) and the vapor tube quick-connector (B).




6. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
7. Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
8. Disconnect the ventilation hose (B).




9. Remove the center muffler .
10. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).




11. Remove the brake line bracket mounting bolt (A).




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






Installation

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Fuel tank installation bolt:
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)
Fuel tank installation nut:
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)