Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Open the fuel filler door and then remove the filler-neck installation screw (A).

Fig 1: Removing Filler-Neck Installation Screw
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house.
Remove the rear sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")
Disconnect the canister close valve connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Canister Close Valve Connector
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
Disconnect the ventilation hose (B) from the fuel tank air filter.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Ventilation Hose From Fuel Tank Air Filter
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Remove the filler-neck assembly from the vehicle after removing the bracket installation bolt (A).

Fig 4: Removing Bracket Installation Bolt
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