Repair procedures: Removal

Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the nuts from fuel tank.
Release the fuel tank bands (A).

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Bands
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Hose
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Remove the fuel shut off valve (A).

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Shut OFF Valve

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Fig 4: Locating Fuel Shut OFF Valve

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