Fuel Tank — Replacement

6-81prose procedure

Fuel Tank

WARNING

Do not smoke while working on fuel system. Keep open flame away from work area.

1
Block front wheels. Jack up the rear of the car and support with jackstands.
2
Remove the drain bolt and drain the fuel into an approved container.
3
Remove the rear seat and disconnect the 3P connector.
4
Remove the two-way valve cover and fuel hose protector.
5
Disconnect the hoses.
CAUTION: When disconnecting the hoses, slide back the clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them.
CAUTION: Clean the flared joint of high pressure hoses thoroughly before reconnecting them.
6
Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
7
Remove the strap nuts and let the straps fall free.
8
Remove the fuel tank.
The tank may have stuck on the undercoat applied to its mount. To remove, carefully pry it off the mount.
9
Install a new washer on the drain bolt, then install parts in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel gauge sending unit bolt

38N·m

Drain bolt

50N·m

Tank strap mounting nut

22N·m