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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Perform steps  2 to  7 of "REMOVAL" in " FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" on main and sub fuel level sensor units. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW  .
  2. Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  3. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW (2WD models) or EXPLODED VIEW (AWD models) .
  4. Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  5. Remove rear suspension member assembly. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  6. Disconnect fuel filler hose (1), EVAP tube (2) and vent hoses (3) at fuel tank side.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose, EVAP Tube And Vent Hoses
    G05729026Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove fuel tank protector.
  8. Support the lower part of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A).
    CAUTION: Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands never engage.
    Fig 2: Supporting Fuel Tank
    G05224178Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
  10. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
    CAUTION:
    • Check that all connection points have been disconnected.
    • Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
  11. Remove fuel filler tube, as necessary.
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