Fuel Tank: Removal

NOTE: Always use "Tone" socket wrench E10 when removing the rear seat.

REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DRAIN FUEL
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO. 4
1. Remove the 2 nuts together with the insulator.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front Floor Heat Insulator No. 4 Nuts
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REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt together with the clip.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolt
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Release the lock as shown in Fig 3, 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 the 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.
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE
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 the 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.
  Fig 4: Locating Fuel Tank Breather Hose
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DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Clamp
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REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Bolts
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2. Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Main Tube
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