Fuel Tank Replacement (Awd) Removal Procedure - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

Fuel Tank Replacement (AWD)
Removal Procedure
WARNING
!
Do not allow smoking or the use of open
flames in the area where work on the fuel or
EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is
being done on the fuel system, disconnect
the negative battery cable, except for those
tests where battery voltage is required.
WARNING
!
Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for
long periods of time after the engine is
shutdown. This pressure must be relieved
before servicing the fuel system.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to "Fuel
Pressure Relief (With J 34730-1A)" "Fuel Pressure
Relief (Without J 34730-1A)".
2. Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is less than 1/4
full. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this
level. Refer to "Fuel Tank Draining".
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
"Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection: ".
4. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to "Muffler
Replacement: ".
5. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to "Propeller Shaft
Replacement: "Propeller Shaft Replacement.
6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP)
canister fresh air hose/pipe from the fuel tank fresh
air hose/pipe (2). Refer to "Plastic Collar Quick
Connect Fitting Service".
7. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent hose/pipe from
the EVAP canister (1). Refer to "Plastic Collar Quick
Connect Fitting Service".
CAUTION
!
Clean all fuel pipe connections and
surrounding areas before disconnecting the
fuel pipes to avoid contamination of the fuel
system.
WARNING
!
Whenever fuel lines are removed, catch fuel
in an approved container. Container opening
must be a minimum of 300 mm (12 in)
diameter to adequately catch the fluid.
8. Disconnect the chassis fuel feed line quick connect
fitting from the fuel tank. Refer to "Plastic Collar
Quick Connect Fitting Service".
9. Disconnect the fuel fill tube, EVAP vent hose, and
fresh air hose from the fuel tank.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector and
remove the electrical connector retainer from the
rear frame.
Fuel System: 1G-53