Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 120

FUEL TANK

FUEL SUPPLY

13C-7

FUEL TANK

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <4G63>

M1135001900520

Pre-removal Operation

•

Draining Fuel

•

Fuel Pump Connector Disconnection (How to Reduce
Fuel Pressure) (Refer to GROUP 13A

−

On-vehicle

Service

P.13A-328

).

•

Centre Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

•

Propeller Shaft Removal <4WD> (Refer to GROUP 25,

Propeller Shaft

P.25-3

).

Post-installation Operation

•

Propeller Shaft Installation <4WD> (Refer to GROUP 25,

Propeller Shaft

P.25-3

).

•

Centre Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler

P.15-13

).

•

Refilling Fuel

•

Checking for Fuel Leaks

AC212356

1

2

3

4

11

22

24

23

6

5

8

21

8

7

26 ± 4 N·m

25

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

26 ± 4 N·m

13

14

<2WD>

12

15

N

N

17

19

N

19

18

AB

13

13

13

15

20

20

13

9

FUEL TANK

FUEL SUPPLY

13C-8

AC212516AB

1

2

3

4

11

22

24

23

6

15

13

14

5

7

21

8

26 ± 4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

<4WD>

12

16

N

17

18

N

19

N

19

13

13

13

13

15

20

20

25

8

10

Fuel tank assembly removal
steps

1.

Fuel filler hose connection <Fuel
filler neck side>

2.

Fuel filler neck breather hose
connection <Fuel filler neck side>

3.

Main pipe connection

4.

Return pipe

5.

Fuel vapour pipe

6.

Parking brake cable clamp
connection <RH side>

7.

Wiring harness clamp connection

8.

Fuel tank gauge unit assembly, fuel
pump assembly <2WD>, fuel tank
pomp and gauge assembly <4WD>
connector connection

<<A>>

•

Rear differential support member
installation nuts and bolts <4WD>
(Refer to GROUP 27B

−

Rear

Differential Carrier Assembly

P.27B-16

).

9.

Fuel tank assembly <2WD>

<<A>>

10. Fuel tank assembly <4WD>

>>A<<

11. Fuel high-pressure hose
12. Fuel return hose
13. Fuel tank hose
14. Fuel tank vapour hose 2way valve
15. Fuel vapour pipe

>>A<<

16. Fuel pump suction tube <4WD>

<<B>>

17. Fuel tank gauge unit
18. Gasket
19. Fuel tank safety valve
20. Gasket
21. Fuel pump bracket plate

<<B>>

22. Fuel pump assembly <2WD>, fuel

tank pump and gauge assembly
<4WD>

23. Fuel filler hose
24. Fuel filler neck breather hose
25. Fuel tank

Fuel tank assembly removal
steps (Continued)

FUEL TANK

FUEL SUPPLY

13C-9

AC300410AB

29

28

30

26

27

1

2

<FUEL FILLER NECK>

Fuel filler neck removal steps

1.

Fuel filler hose connection <Fuel
filler neck side>

2.

Fuel filler neck breather hose
connection <Fuel filler neck side>

26. Fuel filler neck protector

27. Fuel tank cap
28. Fuel filler neck
29. Fuel filler neck valve
30. Gasket

Fuel filler neck removal steps

FUEL TANK

FUEL SUPPLY

13C-10

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT
MEMBER INSTALLATION NUTS AND BOLTS
<4WD>/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY <4WD>
REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear differential support member

installation nuts and bolts, and then tilt the rear
differential carrier assembly (Refer to GROUP
27B

−

Rear Differential Carrier Assembly

P.27B-16

).

2. Raise and support the fuel tank assembly with a

transmission jack, and remove the mounting nuts
and bolts.

CAUTION

Support the fuel tank assembly securely so that
it does not fall off from the transmission jack.
3. Tilt the fuel tank assembly to disconnect the

connectors.

4. Remove the fuel tank assembly to the direction

shown, being careful not to strike it against the
rear differential carrier assembly.

<<B>> FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT/FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY <2WD>, FUEL TANK PUMP AND
GAUGE ASSEMBLY <4WD> REMOVAL

CAUTION

When withdrawing the fuel tank gauge unit, fuel
tank pump and gauge assembly from the fuel
tank, be careful not damage the module unit and
the float.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINS

>>A<< FUEL PUMP SUCTION TUBE <4WD>/FUEL
HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

After connecting the fuel high-pressure hose or
fuel pump suction tube <4WD>, slightly pull it to
ensure that it is installed securely. Also confirm
that there is a play approximately 3 mm.

AC300033AB

Fuel tank assembly

Rear differential
carrier assembly

Tilt

Towards front
of vehicle

AC107196

AD

Fuel tank assembly

Transaxle jack

AC300040AB

Fuel tank assembly

Rear differential
carrier assembly

Tilt

Towards front
of vehicle

AC300043AB

Lower

Fuel tank assembly

Rear differential
carrier assembly

Towards front
of vehicle

AC300047

3 mm

AC

Fuel high-pressure hose or
fuel pump suction tube <4WD>

Corresponding side

Quick connector