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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    HINT:

    See FUEL SYSTEM  .

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  5. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  6. DRAIN FUEL 
  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
    1. Remove the rear floor service hole cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover
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  8. REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Connector
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    2. Remove the 5 bolts and fuel sender gauge.
    3. Remove the fuel sender gauge from the fuel tank.
      NOTE: Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
  9. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    See REMOVAL .

  10. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    See REMOVAL .

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Fuel Sender Gauge
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  12. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR 

    HINT:

    Removal procedure of the No. 1differential support protector is the same as that of the No. 2 differential support protector.

  13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH 
  14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH 
  15. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and suspension member brace lower LH.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Suspension Member Brace Lower LH
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  16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and suspension member brace lower RH.
      Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Suspension Member Brace Lower RH
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  17. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 parking brake cables from the 4 clamps.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 parking brake cables.
      Fig 6: Removing Parking Brake Cables From 4 Clamps
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  18. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (LH side).
      Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube (LH Side)
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      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
    2. Disconnect the fuel tank return vent tube.
      Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
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      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
    3. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (RH side).
      Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube (RH Side)
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      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
  19. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Tank And Filler Pipe Hose
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  20. DISCONNECT NO. 3 FUEL HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel hose clamp.
    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the No. 3 fuel hose sub-assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying No 3 Fuel Hose Sub-Assembly
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  21. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO CANISTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel tube clamp.
    2. Disconnect the fuel tank to canister tube subassembly.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Fuel Tank To Canister Tube Subassembly
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      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
  22. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place a engine lifter under the fuel tank assembly.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, fuel tank bands and fuel tank assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Bolts, Fuel Tank Bands And Fuel Tank Assembly
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  23. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly and gasket.
      Fig 14: Identifying Bolts, No 1 Fuel Tank Breather Tube Sub-Assembly And Gasket
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  24. REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube.
      Fig 15: Disconnecting Clamp And Remove Fuel Tank Main Tube And Fuel Tank Return Vent Tube
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    2. Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the edge protector.
      Fig 16: Identifying 2 Clamps And Edge Protector
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  25. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
      Fig 17: Removing Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose From Fuel Tank
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  26. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE 
    1. Push the fuel tank vent hose deep into the fuel tank to release the lock pin.
    2. Pinch portion A.
    3. Pull out the fuel tank vent hose.
    4. Remove the fuel vapor containment valve from the fuel tank.
      Fig 18: Removing Fuel Vapor Containment Valve From Fuel Tank
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  27. REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 11 fuel tank cushions shown in the illustration.
      Fig 19: Identifying Fuel Tank Cushions
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  28. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.
      Fig 20: Removing No 2 Fuel Tank Protector From Fuel Tank Assembly
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