Fuel Tank Removal/Installation: AWD: Notes
- Level the vehicle.
- Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
- Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
- Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the service hole cover.
Main side
Sub side
- Disconnect the following parts:
Main side
- Fuel pump unit connector
- Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
Sub side
- Fuel gauge sender unit (sub) connector
- 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 [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
- Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT 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 [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
FUEL TANK COMPONENT OPERATIONS
| Component No. | Refer to |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joint hose (See JOINT HOSE INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 2 | Breather pipe (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) |
| 3 | Evaporative hose (charcoal canister side) (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) |
| 4 | Fuel tank strap |
| 5 | Fuel tank insulator (See FUEL TANK INSULATOR REMOVAL NOTE .) |
| 6 | Fuel tank (See FUEL TANK REMOVAL NOTE .) |
| 7 | Evaporative hose (fuel tank side) (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) |
| 8 | Breather hose (See BREATHER HOSE INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 9 | Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .) |
| 10 | Fuel gauge sender unit (sub) (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .) |