Attention! Gasoline is a flammable liquid, so when working with any element of the fuel system, take all fire safety measures. See warning at the beginning paragraph 2.
Note. This job is much easier to do if the tank is empty. Some tanks have a drain hole for this. If there is no such hole, pump out the fuel from the tank with a hand pump specially provided for this purpose. Don't suck up gasoline with your mouth.
1. Loosen the tank filler cap to relieve pressure in the tank.
2. Relieve pressure in the fuel system (see paragraph 2).
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Warning. If your car's audio system is equipped with an anti-theft protection, make sure you know the unlock code before disconnecting the battery.
4. If your car's tank has a drain hole, remove the drain plug and drain the remaining fuel into a suitable container. If there is no such hole, pump out the fuel with a hand pump.
5. Disconnect connectors on coca and level sensor (see paragraph 5).
6. Release nuts of fastening of back wheels, raise the car and establish it on props.
7. Remove the exhaust system behind the catalytic converter (see paragraph 16). Remove the heat shield above the intermediate muffler.
8. Remove pressure control valve and fuel tank pressure sensor (see chapter 6).
9. Tag and disconnect the fuel and vent hoses from the tank.
10. Support the tank from below with a trolley jack.
11. Unscrew the tank clamps and put them aside (pic. 7.11).
12. Lower the jack and remove the tank.
13. Installation of the tank is carried out in reverse order.