Repair Procedures: Removal

Preparation
1. Open the service cover (A) in trunk.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Service Cover
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2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
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3. Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
4. After engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A), the vapor hose (B), the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (C) and the canister close valve connector (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed Quick-Connector, Vapor Hose, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector And Canister Close Valve Connector
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the main muffler (Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - 2.4L ).
Support the fuel tank with a jack and unscrew fuel tank band mounting nuts.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose(A).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the recirculation pipe quick-connector (A), the vapor hose (B) connecting the canister with the fuel tank air filter and the purge tube quick-connector (C) connecting the canister and the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Identifying Recirculation Pipe Quick-Connector, Vapor Hose And Purge Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle with coming down the jack slowly.