Pic. 8.1. Fuel tank components: 1. Ventilation hose to the carbon adsorber; 2. Return of fuel from the ramp; 3. Bolt; 4. Fuel filter; 5. Mounting bracket; 6. Fuel supply to the fuel rail; 7. Bolt; 8. Overflow hose; 9. O-ring; 10. Valve; 11. Rubber cup; 12. Mounting ring; 13. Gasket; 14. Filler neck; 15. Wire "masses"; 16. O-rings; 17. Vent valve; 18. Fuel tank; 19. Tank mounting bolts; 20. Bracket; 21. Tank straps
Note: Before starting work, read the warnings in paragraph 7.
Withdrawal
1. Before removing the tank, it is advisable to drain the maximum possible amount of fuel from it. Since there is no drain plug, it is preferable to remove the tank when there is a minimum of fuel left in it. It is possible to drain the fuel by siphon method into a canister (pic. 8.1).
2. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery", as described in chapter 5A.
3. As described in chapter 11, remove the decorative floor trim in the luggage compartment.
4. Turn away screws of fastening of the hatch and remove it from a floor.
5. Disconnect the wiring connector from the pump/sensor assembly. Do not disconnect fuel hoses.
6. Open the filler door and wipe the area around. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the rubber cup ring around the filler neck.
7. Remove the rubber cup from the opening in the body.
8. Place wedges under the front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle, and install jack stands. Remove the right rear wheel.
9. Remove the right rear locker.
10. Turn away a bolt of fastening of a jellied mouth and a protective plate to a body. The bolt also holds the wire "masses".
11. If installed, remove the bottom guard in front of the rear beam.
12. In front of the tank, hang identification tags on the fuel lines and the canister evaporative hose under the bottom. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the hoses. Place a container under the hoses to collect fuel.
13. Support the tank with a rolling jack, laying a piece of board between them.
14. Mark the position of the tank mounting straps to properly reinstall and remove them (pic. 8.14, a, b).3Remember the position of the ground wire on the rear anchor.
15. Together with an assistant, lower the tank down and remove it from under the car.
16. If the tank is dirty inside or has water in it, remove the sensor/pump assembly as described in paragraph 7 and flush the tank with clean fuel. The tank is made of plastic; the damaged tank is replaced. However, in some cases, minor leaks can be repaired - seek the advice of a specialist.
Installation
17. Installation - reverse procedure. Pay attention to the following:
- A) Make sure that when reinstalling the hoses and wiring are not pinched.
- b) Lay and secure all hoses and tubes correctly.
- V) It is very important to secure the wires correctly "masses"on the strap and the filler neck. Connect an ohmmeter between the metal filler ring and the exposed metal part of the body - the ohmmeter should read zero.
- G) Tighten the strap bolts securely.
- d) Finally, fill the tank with fuel and check for signs of leaks before driving on the road.
- e) Connect the battery as described in chapter 5A.
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