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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMFUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMFUEL TANK REPLACEMENT
2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

Fuel Tank Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Fuel Tank Replacement
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING  ).
  2. Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING  ).
  3. Reinstall the fuel tank unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  4. Raise the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
  5. Remove the exhaust muffler (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
  6. 4WD: Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).
  7. Remove the fuel tank shield (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tank Shield, Canister Cover, Strap Bolts And Disconnecting Fuel Vapor Hose, Quick-Connect Fitting And Filler Neck Hoses With Torque Specifications
    G04245498Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the canister cover (B).
  9. Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (C), and quick-connect fittings (D). Disconnect the filler neck hoses (E). Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
  10. Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank (F).
  11. Remove the strap bolts (G).
  12. Remove the fuel tank. If it sticks to the undercoated mounts, carefully pry it off the mounts.
  13. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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