Fuel Tank Replacement
Removal
1 . R e m o v e t h e f u e l f i l l c a p .
2 . R e l i v e t h e f u e l p r e s s u r e { s e e p a g e 1 1 - 1 0 5 ) .
3 . D r a i n t h e f u e l t a n k : R e m o v e t h e f u e l t a n k u n i t ( s e e
p a g e 1 1 - 1 1 4 ) . U s i n g a h a n d p u m p , h o s e , a n d a
container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from
the fuel tank.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder
reservoir with a syrlnge.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the
paint, wash it off immediately with water.
R e m o v e t h e r e a r t r a y ( s e e p a g e 2 0 - 7 1 ) .
Remove the access panel (A) from the floor, and
disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector (B).
5 .
6 .
7, Disconnect both ABS rear wheel sensors2P
connectors (A), and push the connectors out (B).
Remove the fuel pipe cover (A), and disconnect the
fuel fill neck tube (B), the fuel tank vapor
recirculation tube (C) and the fuel tank vapor signal
t u b e ( D ) f r o m t h e f u e l f i l l p i p e s ( E ) ,
9. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
1 0 . R e m o v e t h e r e a r w h e e l s .
(cont'd)
1 1 - 1 1 5