How to reset the gas tank

The fuel tank on your vehicle is usually located under the rear or middle of the vehicle. There may be a number of reasons why you need to remove it; The most common reason is the replacement of the fuel pump. Tanks can...

The fuel tank on your vehicle is usually located under the rear or middle of the vehicle. There may be a number of reasons why you need to remove it; The most common reason is the replacement of the fuel pump. Tanks may be removed due to leakage, contamination, or possibly failure of other sensors or parts of the tank itself.

Resetting a fuel tank can be tricky depending on the vehicle it's in and the amount of fuel in the tank. You can make fuel tank removal a little less difficult if you know what you're doing and have the right tools and equipment to do it.

Part 1 of 2: Fuel tank

A fuel tank has one main job - to store fuel for your vehicle.

Fuel tanks can come in a wide variety of sizes and sizes, depending on where they need to fit in the vehicle and how much fuel is needed for a particular vehicle. Most of them are installed under the car and are easy to access, although others may be hidden under the car's frame.

The fuel tanks on modern cars are made of plastic, which weighs less than the old metal tanks and also prevents corrosion. The only advantage of metal tanks is that they can usually be repaired, while plastic tanks need to be replaced if damaged.

In addition to storing fuel, the tank will also hold most of the fuel vapors until they are burned in the engine.

Part 2 of 2: Replacing the fuel tank

Necessary materials

• Container (large and resistant to fuel)
  
  
• Liquid Pump
  
  
• Fuel Line Spring Removal Tool
• Hydraulic floor jack
• Hydraulic transmission jack
• Jack stands
• Ratchet with heads and extensions
• Wheel chocks

Step 1. Park your vehicle on a level, firm and level surface..

Step 2 Remove all fuel from the vehicle.. Using a fluid pump and container, pump as much fuel out of the tank as possible through the fuel filler neck.

The more fuel you remove, the lighter the tank becomes, making it easier to remove.

Step 3: Install wheel chocks around the front wheels..

Step 4: Jack up the car.. Working from one side, raise the rear of the vehicle by placing a hydraulic jack under the body weld.

• Functions: You will need to raise the vehicle as high as your jacks allow to allow enough space for the fuel tank.

Step 5 Jack up the car.. Place a jack under the body weld and lower the vehicle onto a stand.

Step 6: Find the fuel tank under the car. Unless your car is antique, the fuel tank should be a plastic reservoir with hoses attached.

Step 7: Remove Fuel Tank Hoses. Using a ratchet and appropriate socket, loosen the hose clamp on the filler tube and vent tube where they connect to the fuel tank. Then remove the hoses from the tank.

Step 8: Put the jack in place to lower the fuel tank.. Place a transmission jack under the fuel tank and raise it until it touches the tank.

• Functions: This can be done with a regular floor jack, but a transmission jack makes it more stable.

Step 9: Remove the straps holding the fuel tank.. Using a ratchet and appropriate socket, loosen and remove the two fuel tank straps by loosening the strap mounting bolt.

Step 10: Gradually lower the fuel tank. Slowly lower the fuel tank a little at a time until you can access the lines and electrical connectors at the top of the tank.

• A warning: Lowering the fuel tank too quickly or too much may cause the fuel line to break or the wires to be pulled out of the connectors.

Step 11: Disconnect all electrical connections from the fuel tank.. To do this, press the connector latches and pull them out of the tank.

Step 12: Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel tank. . Some fuel lines can be removed by pressing each side of the connection with your fingers and disconnecting the line.

Other lines have a spring clip that must be released with a spring removal tool.

Step 13: Disconnect the fill and vent pipes.. You may need to lower the fuel tank a little lower to gain access to them.

Then disconnect the filler neck by either removing the screws holding it in place or by removing the clamp that secures the hose to the filler neck.

Step 14: Carefully lower the fuel tank as needed.. Use the transmission jack to slowly continue lowering the fuel tank, either to the ground so it can be pulled out from under the vehicle, or just low enough for you to perform the required maintenance.

We hope that by following these instructions, you have successfully lowered your vehicle's fuel tank and are now ready to make the necessary repairs. If you are having difficulty with any of these steps, or are just not comfortable lowering the fuel tank yourself, our certified mechanics at AvtoTachki will be happy to help you. Call AvtoTachki to schedule a service call with a mechanic who can come to your place and lower your fuel tank.