Fuel Tank Replacement

Drain the fuel tank until it is less than half full (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
Reinstall the fuel tank unit without connecting the fuel tank unit 4P connector, and the quick-connect fittings (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ), and open the clamp (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings And Clamp
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Remove the middle floor undercover (see MIDDLE FLOOR UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the trailing arm braces (A).

Fig 2: Fuel Tank Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank (B).
Remove the strap bolts (C) and the straps (D).
Remove the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank protectors (E).
NOTE: When installing the fuel tank protectors, make sure to insert the clips in the direction shown (F).
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Fill Pipe And Quick-Connect Fittings
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NOTE:
- New fuel tank have a ring pull (A) at the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (B) and the fuel fill neck tube (C). When you connect the hose and confirm that the connection is secure, remove the ring pull by pulling it down.
- Before connecting the fuel fill pipe and the quick-connect fittings, check for dirt, and clean them if needed, taking care not to damage the fuel fill pipe and other parts.