Fuel Tank: Removal

DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
(See FUEL SYSTEM )
REMOVE SPARE TIRE
DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR
REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and fuel tank protector.
DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE AND RETURN TUBE
(See REMOVAL )

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Main Tube & Return Tube
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
1. Push the connector deep into the charcoal canister to release the locking tab.
2. Pinch portion A.
3. Pull out the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Connector Deep Into Charcoal Canister To Release Locking Tab
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DISCONNECT INLET HOSE AND BREATHER HOSE
1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the fuel filler pipe.
2. Disconnect the breather tube. (See REMOVAL )
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Inlet Hose & Breather Tube
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REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Set up a transmission jack under the fuel tank.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 fuel tank bands from the fuel tank.
3. Operate the transmission jack and remove the fuel tank.
REMOVE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
(See REMOVAL )