Repair Procedures: Removal

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

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Disconnect the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) connector (A).

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Disconnect the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) connector (A).

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Separate the fuel feed quick-connector (A).

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Disconnect the Fuel Pressure Sensor (FPS) connector (A).

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Remove the rear center muffler assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the floor under cover (A) by removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Separate the ventilation hose quick-connector (A) and vapor hose quick-connector (B).

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Separate the fuel filler hose (A) from the fuel filler pipe.

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Separate the leveling hose quick-connector (A).

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Separate the ventilation hose (A).

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Support the fuel tank with a jack (A).

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Remove the fuel tank band (A) after removing the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

40.0 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 29.0 - 39.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the fuel tank by lowering the jack slowly.