Removal & Installation: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Fold the rear seat back assembly (A) in the direction of the arrow.

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Move the rear seat assembly (A) forward as far as possible in the direction of the arrow.

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Cut the cover along the line (A).

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Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) after removing the screws.

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Separate and disconnect the connectors.

Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) connector

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Remove the center muffler assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the propeller shaft assembly.[4WD]
(Refer to Drivershaft and axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
Separate the fuel filler hose (A).
Tightening Torque:

3.9 - 4.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.6 lb.ft, 34.7 - 43.4 lb.in)

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Separate the ventilation tube quick-connector (A).

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Remove the side under cover (A).
Tightening Torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Separate the ventilation hose (A) and vapor hose (B).

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Remove the fuel tank protector (A).
Tightening Torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Support the fuel tank on a jack (A).
Remove the fuel tank (C) after removing the fuel tank band (B) and bolts.
Tightening Torque:

39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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