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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2010FORTE EX, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYFUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMFUEL TANKREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL

2010 Kia Forte EX, Standard

Repair procedures: Removal

2010 Kia Forte EX, StandardSECTION Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE " ).
Remove the rear seat cushion. (For Coupe, refer to REAR SEAT . For Sedan, refer to REAR SEAT .)
Remove the service cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
[SULEV]
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C) and the vapor tube quick-connector (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors At Fuel Tank (SULEV)
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[ULEV]

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors At Fuel Tank (ULEV)
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center muffler (Refer to the "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " ).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A) and the vapor hose (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Vapor Tube Quick-Connector & Vapor Hose
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B), and then remove the fuel tank (C).

Fig 6: Identifying Mounting Bolts, Nuts, & Fuel Tank
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.