Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Remove the rear seat cushion.
(Refer to "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ")
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (C).

Fig 2: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor & Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connectors
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center muffler assembly.
(Refer to "MUFFLER ")
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the leveling hose (B).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Hose & Leveling Hose

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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 4: Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the fuel tank under cover (A).

Fig 5: Fuel Tank Under Cover
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 6: Fuel Tank Band
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.