Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - REPAIR PROCEDURES - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
Remove the rear seat [LH] (Refer to "REAR SEAT ").
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Vapor Tube
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the Center Muffler Assembly (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " ).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the vapor hose (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Vapor Hose
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Remove the parking brake line installation bolt (A).

Fig 4: Locating Parking Brake Line Installation Bolt
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank

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