Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Be sure to read "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to " GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ".

Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Perform work on level place.

Perform steps 2 to 7 of "REMOVAL" in "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" on main and sub fuel level sensor units. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove tunnel stay. Refer to "REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ".
Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and main muffler. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
Remove propeller shaft. Refer to "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ".
CAUTION: Do not impact or damage propeller shaft tube.
Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ".
Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to "REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ".
Remove fuel tank protector.
Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel tank side.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose, Vent Hose And EVAP Hoses
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel tank.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Tank Mounting Band Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
- Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
Remove fuel filler tube, if necessary.