Fuel Tank Removal & Installation: Removal
NOTE:
H27 engine refers to XL-7.
- Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line referring to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
.CAUTION: This work must not be done when engine is hot. If done so, it may cause adverse effect to catalyst.
- Disconnect negative cable at battery.
- Insert hose of a hand operated pump (3) into fuel filler hose (1) and drain fuel in space "A" in the figure (drain fuel through it till fuel stops).CAUTION: Do not force hose of a hand operated pump into fuel tank. Doing so can damage fuel tank inlet (check) valve (2).
- Remove fuel tank filler hose protector. Disconnect filler hose (3) from fuel tank (1) and recirculation hose (2) from fuel filler neck.
- Drain fuel tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler. Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.CAUTION:
- Do not force of a hand operated pump (2) into fuel tank. Doing so can damage fuel tank inlet (check) valve (1).
- Never drain or store fuel in an open container due to possibility of fire or explosion.
- Disconnect fuel filter inlet hose (3) from filter (1) referring to FUEL FILTER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect fuel check valve hose (1), return hose (2) and vapor control outlet hose (3) from pipes. For quick joint (5) (H27 engine only), refer to FUEL PIPE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Remove fuel tank protector from vehicle.
- Lower fuel tank gradually while holding it horizontally and pull out each coupler from fuel pump (1) and fuel tank pressure and temperature sensor (2).