Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

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Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the screws which secure the packing.

Fig 2: Removing Screws Securing Packing
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear wheel RH.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Wheel RH
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Drain fuel from fuel tank. < Ref. to , DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Remove the mud guard. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Mud Guard. >
Remove the rear sub frame. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame. >
Remove the bolts which hold the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts Holding Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose
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Fig 6: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose
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Remove the fuel filler pipe to under side of the vehicle.