Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank And Filler Pipe:

REMOVAL and INSTALLATION

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

1. Drain fuel from fuel tank.

2. Remove fuel tank heat shield and fuel tank front fuel tank support strap.

3. Support fuel tank and remove bolt from rear fuel tank support strap.

4. Loosen screw clamps from fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe and remove from fuel tank.

5. Lower fuel tank.

6. Remove fuel vapor return tube from vapor valves.

7. Disconnect fuel sender and fuel pump connector from rear of fuel tank.

8. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.

- Tighten bolts securing front and rear fuel tank support straps to 37-50 Nm (28-36 ft lb).

- Tighten bolts securing fuel tank heat shield to 37-50 Nm (28-36 ft lb).

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