Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 515

FUEL TANK

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FUEL SUPPLY

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8. Install the floor inspection lid (RH).
9. Return the floor carpet to the original condition and install 

the second seat assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Second 
Seat Assembly 

P.52A-25

).

FUEL TANK

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <FWD>

M1135001903444

<FUEL TANK>

AC703472 AB

Floor inspection lid (RH)

Pre-removal operation
• Draining Fuel

• Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe Main Muffler 

P.15-22

 <2.4L Engine>, 

P.15-25

 <3.0 L Engine>).

• Engine Room Under Cover Rear Removal (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-22

).

Post-installation operation
• Engine Room Under Cover Rear Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Under Cover 

P.51-22

).

• Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, 

Exhaust Pipe Main Muffler 

P.15-22

 <2.4L Engine>, 

P.15-25

 <3.0 L Engine>).

• Refilling Fuel

• Check for Fuel Leaks

AC703465

8

8

9

2

4

1

3

AB

5

6

7

10

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb

41 ± 10 N·m
31 ± 7 ft-lb

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb

41 ± 10 N·m
31 ± 7 ft-lb

22 ± 5 N·m
16 ± 4 ft-lb

FUEL TANK

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FUEL SUPPLY

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<FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE>

Fuel tank removal steps 

•

Second seat assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Second Seat 
Assembly 

P.52A-25

)

<<A>>

1.

Fuel pump module connector 
connection

<<A>>

2.

Fuel tank differential pressure 
sensor connector connection

<<A>>

>>A<<

3.

Fuel main pipe connection

4.

Fuel filler hose connection

5.

Fuel leveling hose connection

6.

Fuel tank vapor hose A 
connection

7.

Fuel tank vapor hose B 
connection

8.

Parking brake rear cable clamp 
connection

<<B>>

9.

Fuel tank band

<<B>>

10. Fuel tank assembly

Fuel tank removal steps 

AC901678AB

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

4

5

6

7

11

12

13

15

14

16

Fuel tank filler tube removal 
steps 

4.

Fuel filler hose connection

5.

Fuel leveling hose connection

6.

Fuel tank vapor hose A 
connection

7.

Fuel tank vapor hose B 
connection

11. Fuel vapor tube connection

12. Fuel leveling pipe
13. Fuel leveling hose
14. Fuel tank filler tube assembly
15. Fuel cap
16. Fuel tank filler tube boots

Fuel tank filler tube removal 
steps (Continued)

FUEL TANK

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> FUEL PUMP MODULE CONNECTOR/FUEL 
TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR CON-
NECTOR/FUEL MAIN PIPE DISCONNECTION

1. Remove the floor inspection lid (LH).

2. Disconnect the fuel pump module connector and fuel tank 

differential pressure sensor connector.

3. Release the fuel pressure in the fuel line. [Refer to GROUP 

13A, On-vehicle Service - Fuel Pump Connector 
Disconnection (How to Reduce Pressurized Fuel Lines) 

P.13A-866

.]

4. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver [6mm (0.24 inch) wide and 1mm 

(0.04 inch) thick] into the retainer of the fuel main pipe.

5. Turn the flat-tip screwdriver about 90 degrees to push up the 

retainer, and disconnect the fuel main pipe from the fuel 
pump module.

.

AC703469 AB

Floor inspection lid (LH)

AC506219

AC703470

Fuel pump 
module
connector

Fuel main pipe

Fuel tank differential
pressure sensor
connector

AB

AC703457AB

Fuel main pipe

Retainer

Fuel pump module

Flat-tip 
screwdriver

AC703458AB

Retainer

Fuel main pipe

Fuel pump module

Flat-tip screwdriver

FUEL TANK

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<<B>> FUEL TANK BAND/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL

1. Hold the fuel tank assembly with a transaxle jack, and 

remove the connecting bolts of fuel tank band and the 
connecting nuts of fuel tank assembly.

2. Remove the fuel tank assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< FUEL MAIN PIPE CONNECTION

1. Before the installation, push up the retainer of the fuel main 

pipe.

2. Connect the connector of fuel main pipe to the fuel pump 

module securely and push down the retainer of the 
connector to lock it firmly.

3. After the installation, slightly pull the fuel main pipe to check 

that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that 
there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play.

AC703455AB

Fuel tank 
assembly

AC703459AB

Fuel main pipe

Retainer

AC703460AB

Retainer

Fuel pump module

Fuel main pipe