Removal (Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7, 2003 Suzuki Vitara, 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2003 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line referring to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF
.CAUTION: This work must not be done when engine is hot. If done so, it may cause adverse effect to catalyst.
- Disconnect negative cable at battery.
- Insert hose of a hand operated pump (3) into fuel filler hose (1) and drain fuel in space "A" in the figure (drain fuel through it till fuel stops). See Figure
.CAUTION: Do not force hose of a hand operated pump into fuel tank. Doing so can damage fuel tank inlet (check) valve (2). See Figure .
- Remove fuel tank filler hose protector. Disconnect filler hose (3) from fuel tank (1) and recirculation hose (2) from fuel filler neck. See Figure .
- Do not force of a hand operated pump (3) into fuel tank. Doing so can damage fuel tank inlet (check) valve (2). See Figure .
- Never drain or store fuel in an open container due to possibility of fire or explosion.
- Drain fuel tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler. Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.
- Disconnect fuel filter inlet hose (3) from filter (1). See Figure .
- Disconnect fuel check valve hose (1), return hose (2) and vapor control outlet hose (3) from pipes. See Figure .
- Remove fuel tank protector from vehicle.
- Lower fuel tank gradually while holding it horizontally and pull out each coupler from fuel pump (1) and fuel tank pressure (and temp.) sensor (2). See Figure .
CAUTION: