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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. To reduce the internal pressure of the fuel main pipes and hose, first start the engine and then disconnect the electrical fuel pump connector in the rear seat side.
    WARNING: Be sure to reduce the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel main pipe and hose, otherwise fuel will spill out, leading to the risk of fire or explosion. 
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Fuel Pump Connector
    G03857581Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Cable From Negative Terminal Of Battery
    G03857582Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
  4. Disconnect the return hose and vapor hose.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Return Hose And Vapor Hose
    G03857583Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the fuel sender connector.
  6. Disconnect the high pressure hose from the fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting High Pressure Hose From Fuel Tank
    G03857584Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the two self-locking nuts, that hold tank in the position and remove the two tank bands.
    Fig 5: Loosening Two Self-Locking Nuts
    G03857585Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Detach the fuel filler hose and leveling hose.
  9. Remove the fuel vapor hose and the fuel tank.
    Fig 6: Removing Fuel Vapor Hose And Fuel Tank
    G03857586Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.