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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").

  2. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
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  4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
  5. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C).
  6. Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (D).
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  7. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
  8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
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  9. support the fuel tank with a jack.
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  10. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank bands (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    56.8 - 72.5 N.m (5.8 - 7.4 kgf.m, 41.9 - 53.5 lb.ft)

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  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.