Installation Procedure
- If replacing the fuel tank transfer the following components.
The evaporative emission canister (2). Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (AWD) , or Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (FWD)
The evaporative emission canister purge pipe (1). Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pipe Replacement (AWD) , or Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pipe Replacement (FWD)
The fuel tank feed pipe (2). Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (LFX At Engine) , or Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (At Tank FWD) , or Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (At Tank AWD) , or Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement (LF3 At Engine)
The sender assembly (1). Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (AWD)
The tank fuel pump module (1). Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD) , or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (NUB/NTB - FWD) , or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (NUG - FWD)
- The fuel tank wiring harness.
- Fuel tank protector. Fuel Tank Protector Replacement (FWD) , or Fuel Tank Protector Replacement (AWD)
With the aid of an assistant, position the fuel tank on a hydraulic lift and raise into vehicle position.
- Install both fuel tank straps (2) to the fuel tank (1) and tighten the fasteners (3) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Remove the hydraulic lift from the fuel tank.
Connect the evaporative emission purge and fuel pipes (1). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Connect the fuel pressure sensor harness connector (2).
- Install the right rear underbody air deflector. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side (AWD)
- Install the right front underbody air deflector. Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side
Install the fuel tank filler tube (2) and tighten the clamp (1) to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Connect the fuel tank filler vent pipe to the fuel tank filler vent pipe (3). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Connect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness (1).
- Install the exhaust system. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (FWD) , or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (AWD)
- Install the two front differential mounting bolts. Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
- Install the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft Replacement
- Refuel the fuel tank.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
Refer to Fastener Caution .