Fuel Tank: Removal

Preparation
1. Remove the luggage floor mat in the trunk,
2. Remove the Service Cover (A).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Service Cover
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3. Disconnect the Fuel Pump Connector (A).
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Connector
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4. Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
5. After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the Fuel Feed Quick-Connector (A) and the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Quick-Connector And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the center and main mufflers (Refer to EXHAUST PIPE ).
Remove the fuel tank protector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector
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Disconnect the Fuel Feed Hose (A) and the Canister Ventilation Hose (B).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Hose And Canister Ventilation Hose
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Support the fuel tank with a jack and remove the fuel tank band (A) after unscrewing 2 mounting nut.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Band
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