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Removal And Installation

  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").

  2. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
    G13283848Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
  5. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C).
  6. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (D).
    G13283849Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
  8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
    G13283850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Support the fuel tank with a jack.
    G13283851Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank bands (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    56.8 - 72.5 N.m (5.8 - 7.4 kgf.m, 41.9 - 53.5 lb.ft)

    G13283852Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.