FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5]

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Warning

• Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure”, while referring to the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”.

• A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.

Caution

• Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

1. Level the vehicle.

2. Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

3. Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

4. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the service hole cover.

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6. Disconnect the following parts:

• Fuel pump unit connector

• Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

7. Remove the fuel tank side cover. (See FUEL TANK SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8. Remove the parking brake cable bracket (RH) nuts shown in the figure and set the parking brake cable bracket aside in a location that does not interfere with the servicing.

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9. Disconnect the HO2S connector.

10. Remove the TWC and HO2S as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. Complete the “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

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1

Joint hose

(See Joint Hose Installation Note.)

2

Breather hose No.1

(See Breather Hose No.1 Installation Note.)

3

Evaporative hose

(See Evaporative Hose Installation Note.)

4

Fuel tank insulator

5

Fuel tank strap

6

Fuel tank

(See Fuel Tank Removal Note.)

7

Breather hose No.2

(See Breather Hose No.2 Installation Note.)

8

Joint pipe

9

Fuel pump unit

(See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)

Fuel Tank Removal Note

1. Remove the following parts as single unit:

• Breather hose No.2

• Joint pipe

• Fuel pump unit

• Fuel tank

2. Remove the fuel tank.

Breather Hose No.2 Installation Note

1. Install the breather hose No.2 as shown in the figure.

Fuel tank side

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Joint pipe side

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Evaporative Hose Installation Note

1. Install the evaporative hose as shown in the figure.

Fuel tank side

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Charcoal canister side

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Breather Hose No.1 Installation Note

1. Install the breather hose No.1 as shown in the figure.

Fuel tank side

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Fuel-filler pipe side

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Joint Hose Installation Note

1. Install the joint hose as shown in the figure.

Fuel tank side

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Fuel-filler pipe side

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1	Joint hose (See Joint Hose Installation Note.)
2	Breather hose No.1 (See Breather Hose No.1 Installation Note.)
3	Evaporative hose (See Evaporative Hose Installation Note.)
4	Fuel tank insulator
5	Fuel tank strap
6	Fuel tank (See Fuel Tank Removal Note.)
7	Breather hose No.2 (See Breather Hose No.2 Installation Note.)
8	Joint pipe
9	Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5].)