Kia Forte: Fuel Tank Removal

1.	Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line").

2.	Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to “Seat” in BD group).

3.	Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

4.	Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).

5.	Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).

6.	Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.

7.	Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.

8.	Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

9.	Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

10.	Remove the under cover (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

11.	Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band.

12.

Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.

There may be some residual pressure even after “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” work, so cover the hose conn ...

1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Fuel tank band installation nut: 39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft) ...

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