Repair procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor And Feed Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the under cover (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank Under Cover
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band.
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Band
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.