Genuine Honda Prelude Fuel Tank

Honda Prelude Fuel Tank Parts Questions & Answers

• Tank, Fuel
  17500-S30-A31
  Q: How to remove the Fuel Tank on a Honda Accord or Prelude?

  A: Note the radio security code and disconnect the negative battery cable. Relieve the residual fuel system pressure. On some models, fold the left rear seat cushion forward and remove the plastic seat base then remove the floor pan access panel. On V6 models, disconnect the fuel feed and return lines and detach the fuel pump electrical connector. Using an approved hand pump and storage container, remove the fuel from the fuel tank through the fuel pump access hole. Carefully jack up and safely support the vehicle. On some Prelude models, remove the middle floor beam, remove the fuel tank drain bolt and drain the fuel into an approved container, install the fuel tank drain bolt using a new sealing washer, tighten the bolt to 36 ft. lbs. (49Nm) and apply a coating of a rust preventative to the bolt. On early (Canadian) 4-cylinder Accord models, remove the fuel tank drain bolt and drain the fuel into an approved container, remove the fuel hose joint protection cover, install the fuel tank drain bolt using a new sealing washer, tighten the bolt to 36 ft. lbs. (49Nm) and apply a coating of a rust preventative to the bolt, disconnect the fuel return hose, vapor hose and quick-connect fittings, and detach the fuel pump electrical connector. On clamped fuel lines, release the clamp tension and slide the hose clamps away from the fitting. Carefully twist the hoses while pulling to remove them. Make sure all fuel hoses and electrical connectors have been properly disconnected. Support the fuel tank with a jack, remove the fuel tank strap fasteners and allow the straps to fall freely, and carefully remove the fuel tank. The installation is in the reverse order of disassembly. If the tank is to be replaced, transfer the needed components as necessary using new seals O-rings, and quick-connect connectors.