Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

Flammable - Keep Fire Away

NOTE:
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Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before disconnecting the fuel line.
Fuel may cause flammable gas leaks and may result in fire. Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away.


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Detailed information, notes and precautions
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Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)

2. Fuel Tank - Drain
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Using a hand pump, a hose, and a container suitable for fuel, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
NOTE: Drain the fuel tank, then reinstall the fuel tank unit without connecting the fuel tank unit connector and the quick-connect fitting.

7. Fuel Tank Protector - Remove


8. Fuel Tank Guard Pipe - Remove (If Necessary)


9. EVAP Canister Line Hose - Disconnect


10. Fuel Fill Pipe Clamp - Remove


11. Fuel Tank Straps and Nut - Remove
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Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank.

Note for installation

Set the fuel tank and the fuel tank straps, and loosely install the bolts and the nut. Then tighten the bolts and nut in the numbered sequence shown.


12. Fuel Tank Assembly - Remove


13. Fuel Tube - Remove (If Necessary)

NOTE: If necessary, refer to the following procedures.

14. All Removed Parts - Install
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Check the fuel hose/tube connections.
Before install the access panel (A), do the following fuel leak check. Connect the connector (B), then turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.