Removal Procedure

Refer to GASOLINE/GASOLINE VAPORS WARNING .

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF .
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK DRAINING .
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (LAU) or EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (LF1) .
4. If required, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
5. Disconnect the evaporative emission line (1). Refer to PLASTIC COLLAR QUICK CONNECT FITTING SERVICE .
   Fig 1: Identifying Evaporative Emission Line And Hose Clamp

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6. Loosen the upper fill pipe clamp and hose clamp (2) and slide the hose up the filler pipe.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector (1).
   Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank And Evaporative Emission Line Connector

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8. Disconnect the fuel line and evaporative emission line connectors (2). Refer to PLASTIC COLLAR QUICK CONNECT FITTING SERVICE .
9. Disconnect the evaporative emission line (1) from the canister.
   Fig 3: Identifying Evaporative Emission Line

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10. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
    Fig 4: Identifying Evaporative Emission Line, Straps And Mounting Bolts

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11. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1) and reposition the straps (2) downward toward the front of the vehicle.
12. Using a suitable jack, lower the fuel tank (3).
13. Remove the following components if replacing just the fuel tank:

• The primary fuel tank module-Refer to PRIMARY FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT (NA3, NE9, NF9)  or PRIMARY FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT (NT7, NU5) .
• The secondary fuel tank module-Refer to Secondary Fuel Tank Module Replacement .