Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, 4WDSECTION Removal
  1. Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line, see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDUREΒ .
  2. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
  3. Hoist vehicle.
  4. Remove exhaust pipe No. 2, see EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
  5. For 4WD model, remove propeller shaft, see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. With cable connected, detach parking brake cable clamp from body, see PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS .
  7. Remove fuel filler hose from fuel tank referring to Step Β 1) to Step Β 4) of "Removal" under FUEL TANK INLET VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONΒ  .
  8. Disconnect breather hose (1) and EVAP canister hose (2).
    Fig 1: Identifying Breather Hose And EVAP Canister Hose
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  9. Disconnect fuel feed pipe (1), see FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTINGΒ .
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Feed Pipe
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  10. Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove fuel tank.
    Fig 3: Supporting Fuel Tank With Jack
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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.