Removal Procedure
Important: Do Not attempt to repair sections of nylon fuel pipes. If the nylon
fuel pipes are damaged, replace them.
- Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the fuel tank (2). Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe EVAP pipe from the fuel tank
EVAP pipe.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
- Remove the quick-connect fittings at the fuel tank. Refer to
Servicing Quick Connect Fittings
.
- Remove the rubber exhaust pipe hangers in order to allow the exhaust
system to drop slightly.
- Remove the fuel tank strap attaching bolts which retain the fuel
tank straps (1), with the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank (2).
- Lower the fuel tank enough in order to disconnect the fuel sender
electrical connector and remove the fuel sender retaining clips.
- Remove the EVAP pipe from the rear of the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle and place the fuel tank
in a suitable work area.
- Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical sensor connector.
- Remove the fuel tank pressure sensor hold-down retainer.
- Pry the fuel tank pressure sensor from the tank.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new fuel tank vapor pressure sensor into the fuel tank.
- Re-connect the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor retainer.
- Install the sensor electrical connector.
- Position and support the fuel tank, with the aid of an assistant.
- Install the EVAP pipe to the rear of the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel sender electrical connector.
- Install the fuel sender retaining clips.
- Install the fuel tank retaining strap attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank retaining strap bolts to 40 N·m(30 lb ft).
- Install the quick-connect fittings. Refer to
Servicing Quick Connect Fittings
.
- Install the fuel tank filler pipe EVAP pipe to the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe EVAP pipe hose clamp to 2.8 N·m
(24.8 lb in).
- Install the fuel tank filler pipe to the fuel tank.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank filler pipe hose clamp to 2.8 N·m(24.8 lb in).
- Install the rubber exhaust pipe hangers.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Add fuel to the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Install the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks.
17.1. | Turn the ignition switch to the On position for two seconds. |
17.2. | Turn the ignition switch to the Off for ten seconds. |
17.3. | Turn the ignition switch to the On position. |
17.4. | Check for fuel leaks. |