Fuel Tank: Removal

Preparation
1. Fold the rear seat cushion. Refer to "SEAT ".
2. Open the carpet (A).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Carpet
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3. Remove the service cover (B).
4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
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5. Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
6. After engine stops, turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed Quick-Connector And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector
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Remove the RH-rear inner wheel house.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the vacuum hose (B) connected with the canister air filter.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Vacuum Hose
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the vacuum hoses (A, B) from the canister.

Fig 5: Identifying Vacuum Hoses
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Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts (A) and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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