Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to DRAINING FUEL .
Remove the rear seat.
Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.

Fig 1: Disconnecting The Connector Of Fuel Tank Cord To The Rear Harness
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Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on the floor panel under the body.
Remove the rear crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER .
Move the clamps, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the canister.

Fig 2: Moving The Clamp
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Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.
Disconnect the connector from the drain valve.

Fig 3: Disconnecting The Connector From The Drain Valve
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.

Fig 4: Disconnecting The Fuel Filler And Air Vent Hoses From The Fuel Filler Pipe
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Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. Refer to Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .
Disconnect the fuel hoses.

Fig 5: Disconnecting The Fuel Hoses
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Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 6: Removing The Bolts From Bands
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