The Corolla's history dates back to 1968 when the subcompact Toyota arrived in U.S. showrooms. The 1968 Corolla produced only 60 horsepower from its overhead valve 1.1-liter four-cylinder. The main focus of the initial Corolla was simplicity, and Toyota achieved that. As the Corolla grew through its generations, it gained more power and features. The 1995 Toyota Corolla had two available engines, a 1.6-liter and a 1.8-liter, both produced 105 horsepower. The 13.2-gallon fuel tank at the rear of the Corolla is relatively easy to remove, should it need repair or replacement.
Preparing to remove the fuel tank in the 1995 Corolla involves only a few steps. First, you must disconnect the negative battery cable. This prevents electrical charges from causing a spark and igniting the fuel. You then must siphon out as much of the gas as possible from the tank and put it into an approved fuel container.
When removing a fuel tank from a 1995 Corolla, having an assistant around is a great idea. He can help you with lowering the tank and handing you tools. Even more important, he is there in case an incident should occur and can react faster than you can from under the vehicle.
Removing the tank form the 1995 Corolla only requires a few steps. From under the rear seat, open the fuel pump access panel to gain access to the connections at the top of the fuel pump. Disconnect the electrical plug going into the fuel pump and all hoses going into the pump. From under the Corolla, disconnect the filler tube and vent tube. Support the tank with a floor jack and remove the tank support straps. Now, just lower the tank with the jack and pull it out.
On an older vehicle, like the 1995 Corolla, the rubber fuel hoses may be brittle. After removing the fuel tank, thoroughly inspect all of the fuel lines. Replace any brittle or cracked hoses with new ones. This saves the headache of a fuel leak after replacing the tank.
The fuel strainer, also called a fuel sock, is the filter inside the 1995 Corolla's fuel tank. This filters out all of the large debris before it reaches the fuel pump. While the tank is out it is a wise idea to pull the fuel pump assembly and replace this strainer. It only takes a few minutes and helps prevent problems in the future.
