Relieve pressure in the fuel system.
Remove the plug from the fuel filler neck, as a result of which the pressure in the fuel tank will equalize with atmospheric pressure.
Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery.
If there is fuel in the fuel tank, pump it out. Pump out the fuel with a special pump.
Raise the car on a lift.
Remove the rear and center parts of the exhaust system.
On all-wheel drive vehicles, remove the propeller shaft.
Pic. 5.16. Places of connection of fuel pipelines and fuel vapor return pipes to the fuel tank
Disconnect the fuel lines, the fuel vapor return pipe and the filler neck from the fuel tank (pic. 5.16). Seal the fuel lines with plastic plugs to prevent fuel from escaping and contaminating the fuel system.
Support the fuel tank with a jack through a wooden block.
Pic. 5.17. Arrangement of bolts of fastening of basic tapes of a fuel tank
Pic. 5.18. Fuel tank of cars up to 2001 of release: 1 - gasket; 2 - block of the fuel pump / fuel level sensor; 3 - clamp for fastening the tube; 4 – a cover of a fuel tank; 5 - gasket; 6 - the main tube of the fuel tank; 7 – filling control valve; 8 - fuel level sensor; 9 - protective cover of the filling control valve; 10 - thick fuel pipe; 11 - tube for air removal; 12 - protective plate; 13 - tube; 14 - filler neck; 15 - filler neck; 16 - filler cap; 17 - retaining ring; 18 - clamps; 19 - inlet fuel hose; 20 - protective plate; 21 – fuel tank; 22 - fuel tank support tape; 23 - protective plate; 24 - protective plates
Turn out bolts of fastening of basic tapes of a fuel tank (pic. 5.17, 5.18).
Lower the fuel tank just enough to disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel pump/fuel level sensor assembly.
Remove the fuel tank from under the car.
Warning! Even in an empty fuel tank, there are fuel vapors that are explosive, so be careful.
Any repairs to the fuel tank or filler neck must be performed by a person who is experienced in performing critical and potentially hazardous jobs. Even after cleaning and flushing the fuel tank, there are explosive fuel vapors in it.
Newer vehicles have plastic fuel tanks that cannot be repaired.
The removed fuel tank must be located away from open flames, sparking devices, open flammable lights and smoking areas.
Install the fuel tank in the reverse order of removal.
Pic. 5.19. Air filter on models up to 2001: 1 - accelerator cable; 2 – a tank of hydraulic system of the amplifier of a steering; 3 - filter element of the air filter; 4 - expansion tank; 5 - slip control relay; 6 - electrical connector of the temperature sensor of the air entering the engine; 7 - forced crankcase ventilation hose (PCV); 8 - high-voltage wires; 9 - air hose; 10 - air filter cover; 11 - air filter housing; 12 - relay block No. 2; 13 - throttle control cable; 14 - gasket; 15 - fuel supply pipe; 16 - gasket
Pic. 5.20. Air filter on models from 2001: 1– ignition coil; 2 - electrical connector of the ignition coil; 3 - air filter housing; 4 - filter element of the air filter; 5 - air filter bracket
Remove and install the air filter housing as follows (pic. 5.19 and 5.20):
Release the spring clips and remove the cover and air filter element.
On models prior to 2001, disconnect the electrical connector from the slip control relay located on the side of the air cleaner cover.
On models since 2001, disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter cover.
Pic. 5.21. The location of the air filter housing mounting screws
Remove the 3 screws and remove the air filter housing (pic. 5.21).
Install the air filter housing in the reverse order of removal.
Install the air filter housing in the reverse order of removal.