Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: When lifting up or down vehicle, be sure to place blocks between vehicle and lifter to prevent fuel tank from being damaged.

Fig 1: Lifting Up Or Down Vehicle

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Remove the front and main muffler assembly (Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM ).
Remove the propeller-shaft (For 4WD only).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), fuel leveling hose (B) and ventilation hose (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose, Fuel Leveling Hose And Ventilation Hose
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack, and then remove the two fuel tank band.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Band
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Remove the four parking brake mounting bolts (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Brake Mounting Bolts
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Down the fuel tank slowly until work space is made, and then disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and fuel feed hose (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector And Fuel Feed Hose
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Disconnect the sub fuel sender connector (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Sub Fuel Sender Connector
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Remove the fuel tank.