Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to [REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY]
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 1: Locate Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).

Fig 2: Locate Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 3: Disconnect Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 4: Locate Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the under cover (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Fig 5: Locate Under Cover
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band.
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 6: Remove Fuel Tank Band
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.