Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
FUEL TANKREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [FWD]
Pre-Removal Operation And Post-Installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-20 (Part 1):
Removal Steps 1-20 (Part 2):
FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE
Removal Steps 4-25:
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
]A[ FUEL PUMP MODULE CONNECTOR/FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR/FUEL MAIN PIPE DISCONNECTION
1. Remove the 2nd seat assembly and turn up the floor carpet.
2. Remove the floor inspection lid (LH).
3. Disconnect the fuel pump module connector and fuel tank differential pressure sensor connector.
4. Release the fuel pressure in the fuel line. [Refer to MFI, On-vehicle Service- Fuel Pump Connector Disconnection (How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines).]
5. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver [6mm (0.24 inch) wide and 1mm (0.04 inch) thick] into the retainer of the fuel main pipe.
6. Turn the flat-tip screwdriver about 90 degrees to push up the retainer, and disconnect the fuel main pipe from the fuel pump module.
7. Put carpet back and reinstall 2nd row seat.
]B[ FUEL TANK BAND/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Hold the fuel tank assembly with a transaxle jack, and remove the connecting bolts of fuel tank band and the connecting nuts of fuel tank assembly.
2. Remove the fuel tank assembly.
]C[ FUEL PUMP MODULE REMOVAL
CAUTION: Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor and float of the fuel pump module when removing the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
[A] FUEL PUMP MODULE INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
- Pay attention not to damage the fuel level sensor and the float of the fuel pump module when installing it to the fuel tank.
- When installing the fuel pump module to the fuel tank, check that the fuel level sensor moving area moves smoothly.
[B] FUEL MAIN PIPE CONNECTION
1. Before the installation, push up the retainer of the fuel main pipe.
2. Connect the connector of fuel main pipe to the fuel pump module securely and push down the retainer of the connector to lock it firmly.
3. After the installation, slightly pull the fuel main pipe to check that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play.