Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Engine Control System/Fuel System

Fuel tank

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
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Specifications

Specification

Items Specification
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 35 L (9.24 US gal, 37.0 US qt, 30.8 Imp qt)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Release the residual pressure in the fuel line. (Refer to Fuel System - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line")
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
  4. Remove the service cover (A).
  5. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the quick-release fuel feed hose connector (B) and the quick-release vent tube connector (C).
  7. Remove the center muffler assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")
  8. Disconnect the filler hose (A), the level hose (B), and the vapor hose (C).
  9. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolt (A).
  10. Raise the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack (A).
  11. Remove the fuel tank mounting bolt (A) and nut (B). Fuel tank mounting nut/bolt: 39.2–54 N·m
  12. Remove the fuel tank.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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