Removal and Replacement

Fuel Tank Replacement

Removal

1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure.
3. Remove the rear tray.
4. Remove the trunk left side trim panel.
5. Drain the fuel tank.
6. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

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.




7. Remove the access panel (A) from the floor, and disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector (B).




8. Disconnect both ABS rear wheel sensors 2P connectors (A), and push the connectors out.




9. Remove the fuel pipe cover (A), and disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (B), the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (C) from the fuel fill pipes (D).
10. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
11. Remove the rear wheels.




12. Remove the bolts from both ABS rear wheel sensor harness brackets (A).




13. Remove both caliper shields (A).




14. Disconnect both parking brake cables (A), and move them out of the way.




15. Disconnect the brake hoses from both rear brake lines using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench.




16. Remove the flange bolt (A) from both rear clampers (B).




17. Remove the canister cover (A) and the rear suspension stiffener (B).
18. Remove the propeller shaft.




19. Remove the muffler (A).




20. Disconnect the FTP sensor 3P connector (A), the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (B), and the vapor line (C).
21. Remove the EVAP canister (D).




22. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A).




23. Place a jack or other support under the rear suspension subframe (A). Remove the mounting bolts (B) and the rear suspension subframe (A).




24. Place the jack or support under the fuel tank (A), then remove the mounting bolts (B) and the fuel tank.

Installation

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
2. After installing the fuel tank, bleed the brake system, and adjust the wheel alignment.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this 2 or 3 times, then check for fuel leakage.