Removal Procedure
Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur
if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel
fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have
a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Notice: Do not allow the fuel pressure to exceed the specified value because
damage to the fuel pressure regulator or the fuel pressure gage
may result.
- Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the parking brake cable retainer clamps and the support along the fuel tank to provide clearance for the tank.
- Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the canister vapor tube at the control valve vapor tube.
- Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector at the right rear corner of the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel inlet line near the right front of the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the wiring harness clips and the fuel line clips as needed.
- Support the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank retaining bolts.
- Carefully lower the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Raise the fuel tank into position.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel tank mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank retaining bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel outlet line.
- Connect the wiring harness clips and the fuel line clips as needed.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Connect the fuel vapor line.
- Connect the fuel tank filler tube and fuel tank vent tube.
- Install the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
- Install the parking brake cable retainer clamps and the support.
Tighten
Tighten the parking brake cable retainer clamps to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Perform a leak check of the fuel tank and the fuel line connections.