Fuel Tank - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Fuel Supply System

Fuel Tank

'96 - 99 models:
Replacement
Do not smoke while working on fuel system. Keep open flame away from your work area.
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-132).
2. Remove the seat cushion (see
3. Remove the access panel from the floor.
4. Disconnect the 2P and 3P connectors and harness clip.
5. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
6. Disconnect the muffler mount.
7. Remove the heat shield.
8. Remove the fuel tank cover.
9. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved container.
10. Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-129). Slide back the clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them.
11. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
12. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free.
13. Remove the fuel tank.
If it sticks on the undercoat applied to its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
14. Install the drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 124B. Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20
minutes.
15. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
2P CONNECTOR
38 N-m
(3.9 kgf-m,
28 Ibf-ft)
section 20).
FUEL TANK
COVER
3P CONNECTOR
BASE GASKET
Replace.
WASHER
Replace.
DRAIN BOLT
49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)
FUEL TANK
STRAP