Removal Procedure
Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (2H0, LUV) .
- Remove the right rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness (1) and unclip the fuel tank module wiring harness from the chassis.
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (At Tank AWD) , Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (LDE) and Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (At Tank FWD) .
- Disconnect the EVAP system hoses. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (Fuel Pump Module to Vent Pipe AWD) , Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (Fuel Pump Module to Canister AWD) , Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (Canister to Pipe AWD) , Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (Canister to Pipe FWD) , Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (LDE) , Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (Fuel Pump Module to Vent Pipe FWD) and Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement (Fuel Pump Module to Canister FWD) .
- Position a suitable hydraulic lift below the fuel tank.
- Remove both fuel tank strap fasteners (1).
- Remove both fuel tank straps from the fuel tank (2).
- With the aid of an assistant, lower the hydraulic lift to remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank from the hydraulic lift.
- Remove the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD) and Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD) .
- Remove the evaporative emission canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (AWD) and Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (FWD) .
Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.