Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Powertrain jack

Removal

1. 1
   Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
3. 3
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
4. 4
   Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System – General Information, General Procedures).
5. 5
   Drain the fuel tank.
6. 6
   Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
7. 7
   • Remove the clips.

   • Remove the nuts and the LH air deflector.
     Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

   

8. 8
   • Remove the clips.

   • Remove the nuts and the RH air deflector.
     Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

   

9. 9
   Disconnect the quick-connect couplings.
   Refer to: Quick Connect Coupling (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).

   

10. 10
    Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
    Torque: 22 lb-in (2.5 N·m)

    

11. 11
    Disconnect the quick-connect couplings and the electrical connector.
    Refer to: Quick Connect Coupling (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).

    

12. 12
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the retaining clips.

    

13. 13
    Remove the bolts and the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    Use the general equipment: floor jack
    Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

    

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.