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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Follow the "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ".
  1. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
  2. Check the fuel level on level gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (full or almost full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as shown, or less.
    • If the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure to drain the fuel to the specified level.
    1. Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter into the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler opening to drain the fuel from fuel filler pipe.
    2. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire. Refer to "ROTATION ".
      Fig 1: Checking Fuel Level On Level Gauge
      G04185678Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Remove the fuel filler pipe shield.
      Fig 2: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe Shield
      G04185679Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe and disconnect the vent hose quick connector.
    5. Insert a suitable hose into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe
      G04185680Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
  4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  5. Remove the three nuts and remove fuel line pump protector.
  6. Disconnect the EVAP hose at the EVAP canister.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting EVAP Hose At EVAP Canister
    G04185681Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly electrical connector, and the fuel feed hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Level Sensor, Fuel Filter And Fuel Pump Assembly Electrical Connector
    G04185682Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Disconnect the quick connector as follows:

    • Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the tube.
    • If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connect Fitting
      G04075357Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connector more than necessary.
    • Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.
    • Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
    • Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
    • Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
    • Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer is replaced.
    • When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (white colored retainer).
      Fig 7: Cross Section View OF Quick Connect Fitting
      G04102429Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.
      Fig 8: Covering Fuel Line With Plastic Bags
      G04127892Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove the four bolts and remove the fuel tank shield using power tool.
  9. Disconnect fuel filler hose at the fuel tank side.
  10. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.
  11. Lower the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack and remove it from the vehicle.
    Fig 9: Removing Fuel Tank From Vehicle
    G04185686Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. If necessary, remove the lock ring using Tool as shown.

    Tool number: - (J-46536) 

  13. If necessary, remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly. Discard the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly O-ring.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not bend the float arm during removal.
    • Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the components.
      Fig 10: Removing Lock Ring Using Tool
      G04185687Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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