Fuel Tank: Removal: Removal

REMOVE NO. 1 SEAT LEG COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER Refer to step 4
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Refer to step 6
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE Refer to step 7
REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER Refer to step 8
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY Refer to step 9
DRAIN FUEL
REMOVE NO. 4 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

Fig 1: Identifying Front Floor Heat Insulator No. 4 Nuts
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1. Remove the 2 nuts together with the insulator.
REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolt
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1. Remove the bolt together with the clip and remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fig 3: Releasing Lock
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1. Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank main tube.
  NOTE:
  - Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the clip before performing this work.
  - Avoid any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them, as the quick connector has an O-ring that seals the plug.
  - Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
  - Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
  - Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with a plastic bag.
  - If the connector and pipe are stuck, disconnect the nylon tube by turning it by hand to release them.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE

Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Tank Vent Hose To Charcoal Canister Assembly
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1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Breather Hose
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1. Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank breather hose.
  NOTE:
  - Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the clip before performing this work.
  - Avoid any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the quick connector has an O-ring that seals the plug.
  - Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
  - Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
  - Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with a plastic bag.
  - If the connector and pipe are stuck, disconnect the nylon tube by turning it by hand to release them.
DISCONNECT LOWER FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Tank Filler Pipe And Clamp
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1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Bolts
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1. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the fuel tank.
2. Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube
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3. Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose
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