Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Fuel Tank Removal

In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Kia Sorento XM Owner's Manual. — 168Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual — 1285
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 13
  1. Release the residual pressure in the fuel line. (Refer to Fuel System - Repair Procedures - "Releasing Residual Pressure in Fuel Line")
  2. Remove the rear seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
  3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
  4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank sender connector (B).
  5. Disconnect the quick-connector of the fuel feed tube (C).
  6. Remove the rear left wheel and tire.
  7. Raise the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
  8. Remove the center and rear muffler assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler") [4WD]
  9. Remove the propeller shaft. (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Propeller Shaft") [4WD]
  10. Disconnect the filler hose (A) and the quick-release fitting of the vent tube (B).
  11. Disconnect the quick-release connector of the vent tube (A).
  12. Disconnect the quick-release connector of the vapor tube (B).
  13. Remove the fuel tank (B) from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank strap (A).

Test yourself

A quick Kia Sorento Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.