Fuel Tank Unit Removal/Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Carpet Back
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Remove the access panel (A) from the floor.

Fig 2: Identifying Access Panel, Fuel Tank Unit 4P Connector & Quick-Connect Fitting
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Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector (B).
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (C) from the fuel tank unit.
Using the fuel sender wrench, loosen the locknut (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Locknut
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Remove the locknut (A), the locknut plate (B), and the fuel tank unit (C).

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