Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

MIDSHIP FUEL TANK REMOVAL and INSTALLATION

Fuel Tank And Filler Neck:

NOTE: Make sure fuel tank is properly supported during removal and installation procedures.

1. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
2. Loosen fuel tank filler pipe clamp.

3. Remove fuel tank heat shield from vehicle.
4. Support fuel tank.

5. Remove bolt from rear fuel tank support strap and remove fuel tank support strap.
6. Remove bolt from front fuel tank support strap and remove fuel tank support strap.

7. Partially lower fuel tank to gain access and remove feed and return lines from sender ports.
8. Remove electrical connector from sender unit.

9. Remove fuel vapor hose from fuel vapor valve.
10. Lower fuel tank from vehicle.

11. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.
- Tighten bolts securing fuel tank support straps to 47 - 61 Nm (35 - 45 ft.lb).

- Tighten screws securing fuel tank heat shield to 3 - 6 Nm (27 - 53 in.lb).

- Tighten clamp securing fuel tank filler pipe to 3 - 4 Nm (27 - 35 in.lb).