Fueltank - Honda Civic Service Manual

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FuelTank
'96 - 98 models:
Replacement
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1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see pages \1-230' 23'll'
2. Remove the seat cushion (see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor'
4. Disconnect the 2P (C565) and 3P (C564) connectors
('96 D]6Y8 engine (coupe)
'97 D16Y/ engine(coupe: KL model'
s e d a n K L ( L X ) m o d e l ) . ' 9 7 D ' l 6 Y S e n g i n e ( c o u p e : a l l m o d e l s ' s e d a n : K L m o d e l ' 9 8 - a l l m o d e l s ) : a n d 6 P ( C 5 6 8 ) c o n
tor),
5. Disconnect the hose and quick-connect fittings
(see pag es'l'l-225' 2271
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands'
7. Removethefuel tank cover ('96,'97 model) orthefuel hose
joint protector'
8. Bemovethedrain bolt,and drainthefuel into an approved
container'
9. Disconnect the hoses {see page r i-izst. Sria" nu"i ihe clamps, then
twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them'
10. Place a jack. or other support, under the tank'
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free'
12. Removethefuel tank lf it sticks on the undercoat applied to its
mount' caref u lly pry it off the mount'
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ules.
14. Installthe remaining pans in the reverse order of removal'
SASE GASKET
Replace.
BASE GASKET
Replace.
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Do not smoke while working on fuel system' Keep open flame away
from your work ar'a'
TANK
STRAPS
DRAIN BOLT
,19 N.m {5.0 kgt m, 36 lbf.ftl
(cont'd)
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