Fuel Tank Replacement

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NOTE: When you replacing the fuel tank with a new one, make sure you remove the ring pull upwards after you confirm the connection is secure. (See Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation )

Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING ).
Reinstall the fuel tank unit without connecting the fuel tank unit 4P connector and the quick-connect fitting (feed line) (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Raise the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the fuel tank guard (A), and the fuel tank protector (B).

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Guard & Fuel Tank Protector With Torque Specifications
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Except LX (A/T model): Remove the fuel tank cover (A).

Fig 2: Fuel Tank Cover With Torque Specifications
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LX (A/T model): Remove the floor under cover assembly (A).

Fig 3: Floor Under Cover Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Remove the front floor cross beam (A), and the tank mount bracket (B).

Fig 4: Front Floor Cross Beam & Tank Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the fuel fill hose (A), and the quick-connect fitting (fuel suction tube) (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Fill Hose & Quick-Connect Fitting (Fuel Suction Tube)
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Disconnect the fuel tank vapor control valve hose (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Vapor Control Valve Hose
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Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank (A), then remove the strap bolts (B).

Fig 7: Fuel Tank & Strap Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the fuel tank.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When you replacing the fuel tank with a new one, make sure you remove the ring pull upwards after you confirm the connection is secure. (See Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation )