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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Perform steps to 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 "(M/T 2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW " (A/T 2WD models) or "EXPLODED VIEW " (A/T AWD models).
  4. Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  5. Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  6. Remove fuel tank protector.
  7. Disconnect fuel filler hose (1), vent hose (2) and EVAP hoses (3) at fuel tank side.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Vent Hose
    G05224177Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Support the lower part of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A).
    CAUTION: Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not engage.
    Fig 2: Supporting Lower Part Of Fuel Tank With Transmission Jack
    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:
    • Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
    • Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
  11. Remove fuel filler tube, as necessary.