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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  2. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Fuel pump service cover (A).
    G13348850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When reinstalling a protective cover for a fuel pump, remove the existing butyl tape and apply a new one.
    • Before assembling the protective cover, ensure that the temperature of the butyl is about 30°C using a hair dryer or a heat gun.
    G13348851Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the protective cover for the fuel pump, pay attention to the installation direction of the grommet and the protective cover.
    • The arrow (A) should be in the forward direction of the car.
    • Align the bulging part of the vehicle body (B) with the hole of the protective cover.
    • Align the bulging part of the grommet (C) with the bulging part of the protective cover.
    G13348852Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the fuel pump control module connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (B).
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor (C).
  8. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (D).
    G13348853Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lift the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
    G13348854Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and ventilation tube hose (B).
  12. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
    G13348855Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the fuel tank isolation valve extension connector (A).
    G13348856Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Support the tank on a jack (A).
  15. Remove the fuel tank band mounting nuts (B).
  16. Remove the fuel tank (C) from the vehicle.
G13348857Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
G13348858Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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