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Removal And Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Read "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  .
  1. Release fuel pressure from fuel line, Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
  2. Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
  3. Remove rear seat bottom. Refer to REAR SEAT .
  4. Remove the inspection hole cover, harness connector and fuel feed hose quick connector. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  5. Remove the center exhaust tube, with muffler(s). Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM - 2.5L or EXHAUST SYSTEM - 3.5L Removal and Installation.
    Fig 1: Removing Harness Connector And Fuel Feed Hose Quick Connector
    G02847520Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Disconnect the fuel filler hose, recirculation hose and signal hose at the fuel tank side.
  7. Disconnect the three parking brake cable mounting brackets on each cable and position the cables out of the way. Refer to DISC .
  8. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose, Recirculation Hose And Signal Hose
    G02847521Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.