Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 441

'00 - 01 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. Disconnect the 10P connector from the fuel unit wire harness.
4. Remove the access panel from the floor.
5. Disconnect the 2P and 3P connectors and harness clip.
6. Remove the Fuel Tank vapor recirculation valve mounting bolt and Fuel Tank vapor recirculation valve.
7. Remove the Vapor signal tube from the clips.
8. Remove the fuel unit wire harness from the access panel, and pass the Fuel Tank signal tube.
9. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
10. Disconnect the muffler mount.
11. Remove the heat shield.
12. Remove the fuel tank covers.
13. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the fuel into an approved container.
14. Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-129). Slide back the clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them.
15. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
16. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free.
17. Remove the fuel tank.
If it sticks on the undercoat applied to its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
18. Install the drain bolt with a new washer, then coat the drain bolt with Noxrust 124B. Allow the Noxrust to dry for 20
minutes.
19. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
ACCESS
PANEL
3P CONNECTOR
section 20).
38 N-m
(3.9 kgf-m,
28 Ibf-ft)
FUEL TANK
COVERS
FUEL UNIT
WIRE HARNESS
FUEL TANK VAPOR SIGNAL
TUBE
WIRE HARNESS
10P CONNECTOR
2P CONNECTOR
FUEL TANK VAPOR
RECIRCULATION
VALVE
FUEL TANK
STRAP
WASHER
Replace.
DRAIN BOLT
49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 Ibf-ft)
CLIPS