How to change the fuel tank and which years does it fits?

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ELVIP93
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  • 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
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I want to know how do you change the gas tank on hyundai sonata 2002 manual transmission because I have looked at other hyundai's tanks and it doesn't look like mine so I want to know which other year will fit my 02 hyundai sonata and steps on how to change it
Sunday, January 29th, 2012 AT 9:59 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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We don't the information on the fuel tank might want to check the dealership-for the removal-drain the fuel out, disconnect the fuel inlet piping make sure nothing is holding it back before you drop the tank and then loosen the straps or bracket
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Sunday, January 29th, 2012 AT 10:39 PM
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JESSYLYNN1986
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Engine Performance problem
2002 Hyundai Sonata Automatic

The frame on my 2002 Sonata is apparently slightly bent making the floorboards 3" higher than they are supposed to be. Becuase of this after 6 months or so of driving my gas tank begins to leak. Is there a way to install this differently that the typical way to prevent the leaking from occuring again?
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi jessylynn1986,

Thank you for the donation.

You can use packing foams to use as support to cancel out the misaligned floorboard.

For a permanent measure, repairing the floorboard would be the best option.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM (Merged)
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WILLIAM HILBERRY
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I aim having to put fuel in the tank very slow or it keeps triping the fuel nozel the check engine light is on because of this.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_sonataevap_2.jpg



Concentrate your diagnostic to your EVAP system and fuel tank pressure sensor.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2002 Hyundai Sonata Automatic

There appears to be a fuel tank venting problem. It takes forever to fill the gas tank. The pump shuts down as though the tank is full, so it takes around 15 minutes to fill the tank. Is there someway to clean the venting system?
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SERVICE WRITER
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Look at the fuel tank filler neck. If there is a smaller hose that runs along it, that is the vent hose. You may need to remove it to see if there is a plugged vent hose.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM (Merged)
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For the last several month when ever I stop to fill the car up with gas it takes almost 20 min to fill the gas tank up. It doesn't matter which station I go to it happens at all of them. The gas starts going in then it clicks off no matter how you hold it. You might be lucky and get a gallon or two in before it clicks off again. It like the gas won't flow into the tank. Could a vent be plugged.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check your EVAP system. Possible faulty purge or check valves.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_sonataevap_1.jpg

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2002 Hyundai Sonata Two Wheel Drive Automatic 70,000 miles

When I was filling the tank, it over flowed, gas was coming out of the where the gas cap is. I also was making a gurgling sound.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:23 PM (Merged)
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Hi there,

The tank venting system is not working, you are getting an air lock causing this back up and noise, have this inspected by your mechanic.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:23 PM (Merged)
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PDPHOI
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When putting fuel in it will not drain takes 10 min to pump $20
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:23 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked for codes yet? Sounds like you have a restricted filler pipe or a vent valve/ hose restricted or stuck closed or a vent valve circuit issue.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 AT 5:23 PM (Merged)

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