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Fuel Tank Replacement

1. Open the bonnet.

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Drain the fuel tank.



4. If needed, remove the parking brake cable retaining clamp and set it away from the path.

Warning: Refer to Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning in the Preface section.




5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube, EVAP bent tube and EVAP line from the fuel tank.
6. Disconnect the fuel supply line and wiring harness connector from the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .
7. If needed, disconnect the fuel supply line and wiring harness in the right side of the fuel tank.



8. Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement .
9. Place a suitable jack under the fuel tank.
10. Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts.
11. Remove the 2 fuel tank straps.
12. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1. Raise the jack.
2. Install the fuel tank.
3. Install the 2 fuel tank straps.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the 2 fuel tank strap bolts and tighten to 20 N·m (14.8 lb ft).



5. Connect the fuel supply line.
6. Connect the fuel filler tube to the fuel tank.
7. Connect the EVAP bent tube and EVAP line.
8. Install the parking brake cable retainer.
9. Install the exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement .
10. Connect the fuel supply line and wiring harness connector to the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .
11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
12. Fill with fuel and check the fuel leakage of the fuel connection line.
13. Close the bonnet.