Repair procedures: Removal

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

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

Fig 2: Fuel Pump Connector, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector And Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center & rear muffler assembly.
[4 WD]

(Refer to "MUFFLER ")
Remove the propeller shaft.
[4WD]

(Refer to "PROPELLER SHAFT ")
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the ventilation tube quick-connector (B).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Hose And Ventilation Tube Quick-Connector
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Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (A).
Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (B).

Fig 4: Ventilation Tube Quick-Connector And Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the fuel tank (B) from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 5: Fuel Tank And Fuel Tank Bands
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.