Fuel Tank Replacement
Removal
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-115).
2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
3. Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel tank unit (see
page 11-124). Using a hand pump, hose, and
container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from
the fuel tank.
4. Remove the trunk floor and the access panel (A)
from the floor. Disconnect the fuel tank 5P
connector (B).
5. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheels.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Remove the catalytic converter (see page 9-5).
8. Remove the fuel line cover (A). Disconnect the fuel
fill neck tube (B), the fuel tank vapor recirculation
tube (C) and the fuel tank vapor control signal tube
(D) from the fuel fill lines (E).
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9. Disconnect the fuel tank vapor vent tube (A) and the
quick-connect fittings (B). Disconnect the hose (C).
Remove the hose from the line holder (D).
Disconnect the hose (E) from the EVAP two way
valve (F). Remove the line holder (G).
(cont'd)
11-125