For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning 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.
4. Remove the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement.
5. Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
7. Disconnect the fuel vapor line near the fuel tank filler tube.
8. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
9. Disconnect the fuel inlet line and the fuel return line near the right front of the fuel tank.
10. Remove the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement.
11. Remove the parking brake cables support brackets.
12. Support the fuel tank.
13. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
14. Remove the fuel tank strap.
15. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
16. Remove the fuel tank.
17. 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.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank strap retaining nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the parking brake cables support bracket.
5. Install the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement.
6. Connect the fuel outlet line and the fuel return line.
7. Connect the fuel pump harness connector.
8. Connect the fuel vapor line.
9. Connect the fuel tank filler tube.
10. Connect the fuel tank vent tube.
11. Install the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
12. Install the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Fill the fuel tank.
15. Perform a leak check of the fuel tank and the fuel line connections.