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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Release the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE (KA24DE), FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE (VG33E), FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE (VG33ER).
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
  4. Disconnect electrical connectors.
  5. Remove filler protector.
  6. Remove the quick connectors as follows:
    1. Put mating marks on the connectors for correct installation.
    2. Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs, and pull out the tube inserted in the retainer.
      3. Fig 1: Identifying Quick Connectors
      G00770242Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • The tube can be removed when the push in tabs are completely depressed.
    • Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
    • Keep the connecting portion of the tubes and quick connectors clean.
  7. Disconnect filler hose, vent and evaporation hose at fuel tank side.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Filler Hose, Vent And Evaporation Hose At Fuel Tank Side
    G00770243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove fuel tank protector.
    Fig 3: Removing Fuel Tank Protector
    G00770244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove fuel tank mounting bolts while supporting fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Removing Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts
    G00770245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove fuel tank.
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