Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
13573856.png Fuel Pump Module Locknut Wrench 070AA-T0AA100
1. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

Relieve the fuel pressure.

2. Rear Seat Cushion - Remove

Remove the rear seat cushion.

3. Fuel Tank Unit Access Panel - Remove
1.
Remove the access panel (A) from the floor.
2.
Disconnect the fuel tank unit connector (B).

4. Fuel Line Quick-Connect Fitting - Disconnect
1.
Place a rag or shop towel (A) over the quick-connect fitting.


5. Fuel Tank Unit Locknut - Loosen
Using the fuel nut wrench, loosen the fuel tank unit locknut (A).


6. Fuel Tank Unit - Remove
Remove the locknut (A) and the fuel tank unit (B).


1. Fuel Tank Unit - Temporarily Insert
Insert the fuel tank unit (A) partially into the fuel tank with a new O-ring (B).
Be careful not to damage the new O-ring.
Be careful not to bend the fuel gauge sending unit.
Do not coat the base gasket with oil.

2. Fuel Tank Unit - Align
Align the marks (A) on the fuel tank and fuel tank unit, then insert the fuel tank unit into the fuel tank.

NOTE: To avoid a fuel leak, check the base gasket, visually or by hand, to make sure it is not pinched.


3. Fuel Tank Unit - Install
1.
Tighten a new locknut (A) by hand holding the fuel tank unit vertically.
NOTE: Before tightening, align the mark (B) on the locknut to the start of the thread (C).
2.
Using the fuel nut wrench, tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTE:
After tightening, make sure the marks (A) are still aligned.
After installation, check the base gasket, visually or by hand, to make sure it is not pinched.

4. Fuel Line Quick-Connect Fitting - Connect
Connect the quick-connect fitting (A) to the fuel tank unit.


5. Fuel Leak - Check
1.
Connect the fuel tank unit connector (A).
2.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode (but do not operate the starter motor). The fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, and fuel pressure rises. Repeat this two or three times, then make sure there are no fuel leaks.

6. Fuel Tank Unit Access Panel - Install
Install the access panel (A) to the floor.


7. Rear Seat Cushion - Install

Install the rear seat cushion.