For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fuel Pressure Caution in the Preface section.

1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the fuel tank Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
4. Remove the front muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
5. Remove the nuts with the fuel tank shield.
6. Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
8. Disconnect the fuel vapor line near the fuel tank filler tube.
9. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
10. Disconnect the fuel inlet line and the fuel return line near the right front of the fuel tank.
11. Support the fuel tank.
12. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
13. Remove the fuel tank strap.
14. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
15. Remove the fuel tank.
16. Transfer any parts as needed.

### Installation Procedure

1. Raise the fuel tank into position.
2. Install the fuel tank straps.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the fuel tank strap retaining nuts and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
4. Connect the fuel outlet line and the fuel return line.
5. Connect the fuel pump harness connector.
6. Connect the fuel tank filler tube.
7. Connect the fuel tank filler tube.
8. Connect the fuel tank vent tube.
9. Install the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
10. Install the nuts with the fuel tank shield.
11. Install the front muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Fill the fuel tank.
14. Perform a leak check of the fuel tank and the fuel line connections.
15. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming.