Removing
Relieve pressure in the fuel system (see chapter «Removal and installation of fuel injectors»).
Raise the right rear seat cushion.
Raise the carpet. Remove the plug.
Disconnect and set aside the connector in the area «A».
Disconnect the hose quick connector (2).
Drain the fuel tank using the VAC 150.
Raise and secure the vehicle with the rear wheels off. Remove the rear right wheel and rear right fender liner (see corresponding operation).
Loosen the nuts (4) and remove the protective plates under the body (3).
Remove:
- intermediate pipe of the exhaust system (9);
- heat shield (8);
- belt (5).
Separate the fixed pipes in the area «b» (plug it with plugs).
Install an organ hanger under the fuel tank (6).
Loosen nuts (7).
Remove:
- suspension springs (12) (see corresponding operation);
- right shock absorber (11) (see corresponding operation);
- mounts (10) And (13);
- left shock absorber bottom mount.
Attention. Install the rear left shock absorber lower mount after removing the fuel tank.
Disconnect the connector in the area «With». Remove the fuel tank (6), turning it in such a way as to free the filler neck.
Installation
Install the parts in reverse order.
Fill the circuit with fuel. Check the correct functioning of the fuel level sensor.