Removal and Installation: Removal
- Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to , "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Perform work on level place.
- 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 ".
- Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and main muffler. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove propeller shaft. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW "(M/T 2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW " (A/T 2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW " (A/T AWD models).
- Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove fuel tank protector.
- Disconnect fuel filler hose (1), vent hose (2) and EVAP hoses (3) at fuel tank side.
- Support the lower part of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A).CAUTION: Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not engage.
- Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
- Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.CAUTION:
- Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
- Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
- Remove fuel filler tube, as necessary.