Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Remove the fuel fill cap.
Fold the rear seat down, then remove the left rear door sill trim (see REAR DOOR SILL AREA ).
Pull back the carpet to expose the access panel (see step 9 under CARPET REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the access panel (A) from the left side of the floor.

Fig 1: Identifying Access Panel
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Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector (B).
Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (C) from the fuel tank unit.
Using the special tool, loosen the locknut (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Locknut And Special Tool
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Remove the locknut (A), and lift up the fuel tank unit (B) from the fuel tank. Then disconnect the transfer tube (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Unit, Transfer Tube And Locknut
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