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).
- Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
- Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).
- 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).
- Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (A).
- Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (B).
- Remove the fuel tank (B) from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.