Fuel Tank Unit Removal/Installation

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Special Tools Required

Fuel sender wrench 07AAA-S0XA100

Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the driver's side second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Cut the carpet at the dotted line (A). Be careful not to cut the wire harness under the carpet.

Fig 1: Cutting Carpet At Dotted Line
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Remove the access panel (A) from the floor, then disconnect the fuel pump 5P connector (B).

Fig 2: Removing Access Panel From Floor
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Remove the fuel fill cap.
Relieve fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting from the fuel tank unit.
Using the special tool, loosen the fuel tank unit locknut (A).

Fig 3: Loosening Fuel Tank Unit Locknut Using Special Tool
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Remove the locknut (A) and fuel tank unit (B).

Fig 4: Removing Locknut And Fuel Tank Unit
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Align the marks (C) on the fuel tank (D) and the fuel tank unit, then install the fuel tank unit in the reverse order of removal with a new gasket (E).