Sometimes it is necessary to remove the gas tank from the vehicle. This can be a preventive flush or leak repair. It is also necessary to dismantle the fuel tank for better access to body parts during repairs or replacement. This process is not complicated and is within the power of every motorist.
It is necessary
- - key 7 mm;
- - key 10 mm;
- - screwdriver.
Instructions
Step 1
Drain all gasoline from the gas tank.
Step 2
Open the trunk and remove the two screws from the top that secure the right side of the upholstery to the rear fender.
Step 3
Move aside the luggage compartment mat and remove the lower screw on the right-hand trim.
Step 4
Remove the spare wheel cover.
Step 5
Discard the trunk floor mat and remove the lower screw that secures the rear trunk lining.
Step 6
Take a screwdriver and remove the five upper screws for securing the rear trunk trim, then remove it.
Step 7
Remove the right luggage compartment trim.
Step 8
Write down on a piece of paper the order of connecting all the wires located here, or mark the output and wire of the fuel level sensor with electrical tape (tape). Disconnect two wires from its terminals.
Step 9
Take a screwdriver and slightly release the clamp to remove the fuel hose from the sensor fitting.
Step 10
Unscrew the bolt securing the clamps with a 10 mm wrench and remove the outer clamp. Lower it to the luggage compartment floor and slide it towards the fuel tank.
Step 11
Remove the vent tube from the filler neck rubber gasket and pull it out of the holder on the body.
Step 12
Open the filler door from the outside, unscrew and remove the plug from it.
Step 13
Take a screwdriver and, gently prying the rubber gasket, remove it from the neck.
Step 14
Raise the fuel tank by tilting it towards the inside of the trunk. Pull it out of the fender niche and place it on the floor in the cargo area.
Step 15
Take a key 10 and unscrew the nut of the fuel level sensor flange, where the tip of the "ground" wire is located and disconnect it.
Step 16
Unscrew the remaining nuts (5 pcs.) Securing the flange.
Step 17
Pull out the fuel level sensor assembly with the fuel pickup tube carefully from the fuel tank.
Step 18
Carefully remove the sensor flange gasket from the fuel tank studs.
Step 19
Take a screwdriver and, after loosening the clamp that secures the vent pipe, remove it from the fuel tank fitting.
Step 20
Remove the gas tank from the trunk.
21
Install the new gas tank upside-down.
