Repair procedures: Removal
- Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Folding the rear seat cushion.
- Remove the service cover (A) of the fuel pump after loosening the screws.
- Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick - connector (A).
- Remove the service cover of the canister (A) in trunk room.
- Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
- Remove the rear - LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house,
- Disconnect the fuel tank extension connector (A), and then remove the wiring harness from the vehicle.
- Lift the vehicle.
- Remove the center muffler.
(Refer to MUFFLER .
- Remove the under cover (A).
- Remove the propeller shaft.
(Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY .
- Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and leveling hose (B).
- Support the fuel tank with jack (A).
- Remove the fuel tank (B) from the vehicle after removing the mounting nuts (A).