Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure, see RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , FUEL, FUEL SYSTEM SERVICING.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. See DRAINING FUEL , Fuel.
Remove the rear seat.
Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.
Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on the floor panel into under the body.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector (A) Of Fuel Tank Cord To Rear Harness
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Remove the rear crossmember, see REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember.
Move the clamp, and disconnect the evaporation hoses from the canister.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Evaporation Hoses From Canister
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Disconnect the connector from pressure control solenoid valve.
Disconnect the connector from drain valve.

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose & Evaporation Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe
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Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. See REMOVAL , Return and Evaporation lines.
Disconnect the fuel hoses.

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

Fig 6: Removing Bolts From Bands & Dismounting Fuel Tank From Vehicle
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