Repair procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ".
Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to "REAR SEAT " in BD group).
Open the service cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A) and the vapor tube quick-connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed Quick-Connector And Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).
Disconnect the ventilation hose (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Canister Close Valve Connector And Ventilation Hose
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Remove the center muffler (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Remove the brake line bracket mounting bolt (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Line Bracket Mounting Bolt
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Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B), and then remove the fuel tank (C).

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts, Nuts And Fuel Tank
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