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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 . 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 models) or "EXPLODED VIEW " (A/T models).
  4. Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to "LEVER TYPE : 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, Vent Hose And EVAP Hoses
    G05733666Courtesy 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 never 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:
    • Check that all connection points have been disconnected.
    • Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
  11. Remove fuel filler tube, as necessary.