Fuel tank
1 – fuel tank; 2 – tank cap; 3 – filler pipe; 4 – fuel level indicator; 5 – tank holder; 6 – protective cover; 7 – tank ventilation system; 8 – fuel pipes; 9 – fuel vapor recovery valve 10 – tank ventilation system safety valve; 11 – ventilation pipe holder
Fuel level sensor
1 – fuel intake pipe; 2 – rheostat sensor; 3 – float
The fuel tank can be removed after the fuel has been completely used up or if a special pump is available.
Removal
1. Remove the ground wire from the battery.
2. If there is fuel in the tank, pump it out using a special pump.
3. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands.
4. Remove the fuel supply and return lines from the fuel tank (removal location shown by the arrow).
5. Disconnect the wire from the fuel level sensor.
6. Disconnect the ventilation hose (1) and the filler hose (3) from the fuel tank (2 – lower transverse arm of the rear suspension).
7. While holding the fuel tank, unscrew the nuts from the tank mounting bracket.
8. Lower the fuel tank enough to allow the fuel hoses to be disconnected from the fuel tank pickup tube and the clamps.
9. Remove the fuel level sensor assembly with the fuel pickup tube using a gas wrench and turning it counterclockwise (see Fig. Fuel level sensor).