Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: Read "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to , "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ".

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Check the fuel level with the vehicle on a level surface. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (7/8 full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates a level at or below as shown (7/8 full).
- In case the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Fuel Level
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Insert fuel tubing of less than 25mm (0.98in) diameter into the fuel filler tube through the fuel filler opening to drain fuel from the fuel filler tube.
  2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube.
  3. Insert fuel tubing into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain fuel from the fuel tank.
- As a guide, the fuel level reaches or is less than the level on the fuel gauge as shown, when approximately 10 l (2 5/8 US gal, 2 1/4 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.
Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
Release fuel pressure from fuel line, Refer to , "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE " (QR25DE), , "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE " (VQ35DE).
Remove rear seat bottom. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Turn the four retainers 90° in a clockwise direction and remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Pump Inspection Hole Cover
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly electrical connector, EVAP hose quick connector, and fuel feed hose quick connector.
- For non-PZEV models.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Level Sensor, Fuel Filter And Fuel Pump Assembly (Non-PZEV Models)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- For PZEV models.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Level Sensor, Fuel Filter And Fuel Pump Assembly (PZEV Models)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Disconnect the quick connectors 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 5: Disconnecting Quick Connect Fitting
      Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  CAUTION:
  - The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
  - Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
  - Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
  - Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
  - Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and removal.
  - Only when the tube is replaced, remove the remaining retainer on the tube or fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly.
  - When the tube or fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (green colored retainer).
  - To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags or something similar.
  Fig 6: Covering Fuel Line With Plastic Bags
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the center exhaust tube, with muffler(s). Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect the fuel filler hose and the recirculation hose at the fuel tank side.
Disconnect the three parking brake cable mounting brackets on each cable and position the cables out of the way. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the fuel tank protector.
Disconnect the fuel tank mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank.
If replacing the fuel tank, remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly to transfer to the new fuel tank.