Repair Procedures: Removal
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
- Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
- Remove the floor carpet service cover (A).
- Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
- Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A) and fuel pressure sensor connector (B) and fuel pump control module (C).
- Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (D).
- Lift the vehicle.
- Remove the propeller shaft assembly [4WD].
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the coupling assembly [4WD].
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System - Coupling Assembly - "REMOVAL ")
- Remove the muffler assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
- Remove the fuel tank protect (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
- Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
- Disconnect the leveling hose (B).
- ventilation hose quick-connector (A).
- Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (B).
- Support the fuel tank with a jack (A).
- Remove the fuel tank band (A) after removing the installation bolts. And then, remove the fuel tank (B).