Fuel Tank, Removing and Installing

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! Disconnect battery ground strap when working on the fuel system. Do not smoke or create any sparks where odor of fuel vapor is present.

Fuel Tank Assembly:

1. Drain fuel tank.
a. Slowly disconnect fuel supply line at the fuel distributor (to relieve system pressure), and connect an additional piece of fuel hose long enough to reach a container in which to store the drained fuel.
b. Place open end of extension hose into a suitable clean storage container. Be sure container is large enough to hold all the fuel in the tank.

Fuel Pump Relay Socket Terminal ID:

c. Remove fuel pump relay from fuse/relay panel and connect jumper wire between relay panel terminals #48 and #52 to energize fuel pump.
d. Run pump until tank is empty, then disconnect jumper wire.

NOTE: If fuel pump will not operate, use a siphon pump and hose to drain the tank.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove trim cover from front of trunk.
4. Disconnect fuel gauge electrical connector.
5. Disconnect fuel and vapor lines from tank. Plug fuel line fittings on bottom of tank to avoid spilling fuel on trunk floor covering when removing tank.
6. Remove fastening bolts and lift tank out from trunk.

Install in reverse order. If new tank is installed, secure sound insulator strips in same locations as on the old tank.