If a fuel leak is detected from the tank, it is recommended to replace the tank, since its soldering requires a certain qualification of the performer and special equipment. In addition, thorough washing and steaming of the tank is necessary, otherwise an explosion of fuel vapors during soldering is possible.
If the fuel filter mesh is often clogged, remove and flush the tank.
USEFUL ADVICE: It is more convenient to remove an empty tank while working on a lift, overpass or inspection ditch. To remove residual fuel, pump it out through the opened hole in the tank (after removing the connecting hose of the filling pipe).
1. Reduce the pressure in the supply system (see «Reducing the pressure in the power system»).
2. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.
NOTE: The rear suspension has been removed from the vehicle for clarity of photography. It is not necessary to remove the suspension to replace the fuel tank.
3. Loosen the clamp that secures the connecting hose to the filling pipe...
4.... and disconnect the hose from the pipe, at the same time removing the clamp from the hose so as not to lose it.
5. Pull out the retainer of the air tube...
6.... and disconnect it from the fuel tank pipe.
7. Press the lock on the pressure pipe tip...
8.... and disconnect the pipeline from the fuel supply line.
9. Similarly disconnect the pipeline of an adsorber of system of catching of steams of fuel.
10. Remove the right back wheel and establish the car on a reliable support.
11. In the right rear wheel arch, unscrew the two nuts...
12.... and remove the protective cover of the electrical connectors.
13. Lift the protective cover of the fuel module wiring harness block.
14. Pull out the locking bracket...
15.... and squeeze the fuel module wiring harness retainer...
16.... then disconnect the block.
17. Pry off the latch with a screwdriver...
18.... and remove the lower part of the block from the holder on the body.
19. Pry off the harness holder and remove it from the hole in the brake hose bracket.
20. Remove the second harness holder from the stud.
21. Pry up the third holder and remove it from the hole of the side member.
22. Place a secure support under the tank.
23. Turn away nuts of fastening of two collars of a suspension bracket of a fuel tank.
24. Remove the fingers of the clamps from the brackets on the body...
25.... and remove the clamps.
26. Remove the support and lower the fuel tank slightly, gradually moving it down and to the right.
27. Completely remove the fuel tank.
28. Install the fuel tank in the reverse order of removal.
29. After connecting the pipelines and the fuel pump wiring harness, fill the tank with gasoline, start the engine and check the tightness of all pipeline connections.
If you need to remove fuel tank filler pipe, do the following.
1. Remove the right rear wheel and place the vehicle on a secure stand.
2. Remove the right rear fender liner (see «Removal and installation of fender liner and wheel mudguards»).
3. Loosen the clamp that secures the connecting hose to the filling pipe...
4.... and disconnect the hose from the pipe, at the same time removing the clamp from the hose so as not to lose it.
5. Pull out the retainer of the air tube...
6.... and disconnect the tube from the fuel tank pipe.
7. Turn out bolts of fastening of a filling pipe to a side member...
8.... and the bracket on the side of the body.
9. Open the fuel tank filler hatch and unscrew the filler cap.
10. Remove the filling pipe from the hatch rubber seal and remove it.
11. Install the fuel tank filler pipe and all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.