Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the fuel tank.
- Remove the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Front 2.0L) or Muffler Replacement (Rear) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the nuts with the fuel tank shield.
- Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor line near the fuel tank filler tube.
- Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
- Disconnect the fuel inlet line and the fuel return line near the right front of the fuel tank.
- Support the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts
- Remove the fuel tank strap.
- Carefully lower the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Transfer any parts as needed.
NOTE:
Refer to Fuel Pressure Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.