Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the EVAP pipe to the fuel tank roll over valves and the retaining clips.
- Install the fuel sender assembly to the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly ReplacementΒ .
- Connect the fuel feed and return pipes to the fuel sender and the retaining clips.
- Install the fuel fill hose and the vent hose to the fuel tank.
Tighten:Β Tighten the hose clamps to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- With the aid of an assistant, support and partially raise the fuel tank front end first.
- Connect the fuel sender and the fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
- Fully raise the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel tank straps.
- Install the fuel tank strap attaching bolts.
Tighten:Β Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel fill hose and the vent hose to the pipes.
Tighten:Β
- Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Tighten the vent hose clamp to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the fuel fill pipe to the fuel tank.
- Remove the caps from the fuel and EVAP pipes.
- Connect the EVAP vent pipe to the fuel canister.
- Connect the chassis fuel pipes at the fuel filter.
- Install the fuel tank protective shield.
Tighten:Β Tighten fuel tank protective shield bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
- Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
- Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L (LQ4)) in Engine Mechanical.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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