Fuel Tank: Removal: Notes

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the service cover (A) of the fuel pump after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick - connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the Partition board trim (A).

Fig 3: Removing Partition Board Trim
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Remove the service cover of the canister (A) in trunk room.

Fig 4: Removing Service Cover Of Canister
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the rear - RH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house,
Disconnect the fuel tank extension connector (A), and then remove the wiring harness from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Extension Connector
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the center muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the propeller shaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear under cover (A).

Fig 7: Removing Rear Under Cover
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose
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Support the fuel tank with jack (A).

Fig 9: Supporting Fuel Tank Using Jack
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Remove the fuel tank (B) from the vehicle after removing the mounting Nuts (A).

Fig 10: Removing Fuel Tank From Mounting Nuts

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