Fuel Tank Assembly

Fuel Tank Unit Installation:

Fuel Tank Mounting:

Fuel Tank Unit Hoses:

WARNING: To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which components are being removed. This will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist.



REMOVAL:

1. Drain the fuel tank, see MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/FUEL TANK DRAINING.
2. Raise car on a hoist.
3. Disconnect the fuel gauge sender assembly harness connector from the body harness connector.
4. Disconnect the ground wire retaining screw from the underbody (if used).
5. Disconnect the hoses from the tank gauge assembly.
6. Remove the fuel hoses at the tank from the filler and vent pipes.
7. Support the fuel tank and disconnect the two fuel tank retaining straps.
8. Remove the fuel tank.
9. Remove the fuel tank gauge assembly and seal (gasket).
10. Remove the sound insulators.

INSTALLATION:

1. Install the fuel tank gauge sending unit assembly and seal (gasket).

NOTE: Use a new seal.

2. Reinstall the sound insulators.
3. Position fuel tank in place, while supporting the tank.
4. Connect the straps. Tighten the front fuel tank retaining strap bolts to 33 Nm (25 lb.ft) and the rear strap nut to 12 Nm (106 lb.in) specification.
5. Connect the hoses to the fuel tank gauge sending unit assembly.
6. Connect the hoses to the filler and vent pipes. Tighten clamps.
7. Connect the ground lead to the underbody (if used).
8. Attach the fuel tank gauge assembly harness connector to the body harness connector.
9. Lower car.
10. Refill the fuel tank.
11. Inspect for leaks.