Kia Soul: Fuel Tank. Repair procedures

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.

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

7.	Disconnect the center muffler hangers (A).

8.	Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

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

10.	Remove the parking brake cable RH bracket mounting bolts (A) to obtain space for removing the fuel tank.

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

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel tank band mounting bolt: 39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

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