Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Remove the second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Pull the carpet (A) out of way.

Fig 1: Pulling Carpet Out Of Way
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Remove the access panel (A) from the floor.

Fig 2: Identifying Access Panel And Fuel Tank Unit Connector
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Disconnect the fuel tank unit connector (B).
- USA model: 5P connector
- Canada model: 4P connector
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (C) from the fuel tank unit.
Using the special tool, loosen the locknut (A).

Fig 3: Loosening Locknut Using Special Tool
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Remove the locknut (A), the locknut plate (B), and the fuel tank unit (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Locknut, Locknut Plate And Fuel Tank Unit
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