Fuel Tank Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING:
- Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE ", while referring to the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION".
- A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
- Level the vehicle.
- Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
- Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE .)
- Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the service hole cover.
- Disconnect the following parts:
- Fuel pump unit connector
- Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the floor under cover. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the HO2S connector.
- Remove the TWC and HO2S as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Joint hose (See Joint Hose Installation Note .) |
| 2 | Fuel tank strap |
| 3 | Breather pipe (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 4 | Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 5 | Fuel tank (See Fuel Tank Removal Note .) |
| 6 | Fuel tank insulator (See Fuel Tank Insulator Removal Note .) |
| 7 | Breather hose (See Breather Hose Installation Note .) |
| 8 | Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5) .) |
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Joint hose (See Joint Hose Installation Note .) |
| 2 | Fuel tank strap |
| 3 | Fuel tank (See Fuel Tank Removal Note .) |
| 4 | Fuel tank insulator (See Fuel Tank Insulator Removal Note .) |
| 5 | Breather hose (See Breather Hose Installation Note .) |
| 6 | Evaporative hose (See Evaporative Hose Installation Note .) |
| 7 | Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5) .) |