Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Use a suitable jack to support the fuel tank.
Disconnect the pin-type retainers from the fuel tank strap and position the parking brake cable aside.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Pin-Type Retainers From Fuel Tank Strap
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Remove the bolts and the fuel tank straps.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Fuel Tank Straps & Torque Specifications
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.