Fuel Tank (Legacy): Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM.
- Remove fuel filler cap and drain fuel from fuel tank.
- Remove muffler, rear suspension crossmember and rear differential.
- Remove clamp and disconnect fuel filler hose from fuel filler pipe. See Fig 1 .
- Remove clamp and disconnect air vent from fuel filler pipe.
- Loosen clips and disconnect air breather hoses and evaporation hose from pipes.
- Loosen clips and clamp, and disconnect delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose from pipes. See Fig 2 .
- While holding fuel tank, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank. See Fig 4 .
- Disconnect the harness connector from the fuel pump assembly.
NOTE:
This step applies to 4WD models only.
CAUTION:
Two persons are necessary to perform the tank removal/installation process.
NOTE:
On 4WD models, also disconnect harness connector from fuel meter unit. See Fig 3
.
NOTE:
Have a helper support the fuel tank when disconnecting the harness.