Fuel Filler Cap Inspection; Fuel Tank Removal And Installation - Suzuki GRAND VITARA 2005 Service Manual

1G-23 Fuel System:

Fuel Filler Cap Inspection

WARNING
!
Before servicing fuel system, be sure to
observe "Precautions on Fuel System
Service: ".
CAUTION
!
If cap requires replacement, only a cap with
the same features should be used. Failure to
use correct cap can result in critical
malfunction of system.
Remove cap (1), and check gasket for even filler neck
imprint, and deterioration or any damage. If gasket (2) is
in malcondition, replace cap.

Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

WARNING
!
Before servicing fuel system, be sure to
observe "Precautions on Fuel System
Service: ".
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove exhaust center pipe.
4) Remove rear propeller shaft referring to "Propeller
Shaft Removal and Installation: in Section 3D".
5) With cable connected, detach parking brake cable
clamp from fuel tank cover referring to "Parking
Brake Cable Location: in Section 4D in related
manual"
6) Disconnect fuel filler hose and breather hose from
filler neck referring to "Fuel Tank Inlet Valve Removal
and Installation: ".
7) For 5 door model, disconnect fuel pump connector
S5JB0B1706011 (1).
8) Due to absence of fuel tank drain plug, drain fuel
tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler.
Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.
CAUTION
!
• Do not force pump hose into fuel tank, or
pump hose may damage fuel tank inlet
valve.
• Never store fuel in an open container due
to possibility of fire or explosion.
9) Disconnect fuel pipe joint and fuel hoses (1) from
fuel pipes (2) referring to "Fuel Hose Disconnecting
and Reconnecting: ".
I2RH01170008-01
S5JB0B1706012
10) Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove its
mounting bolts.
1
I5JB0A171015-01
2
1
I5JB0B170035-01
1
2
I5JB0A171018-01