Fuel Tank: Removal: Procedure

FUEL TANK REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the following parts as single unit:
  - Breather hose No. 3
  - Joint pipe
  - Fuel pump unit
  - Fuel tank
2. Remove the fuel tank.

REMOVE FUEL TANK

Level the vehicle.
Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION".
Refer to PRECAUTION
Drain the fuel.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Refer to REMOVAL

Remove the service hole cover.

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*a	Service Hole Cover

Disconnect the following parts:
- Fuel pump unit connector
- Fuel tube connector (quick type)
  Refer to REMOVAL
Remove the fuel tank side cover.
Refer to REMOVAL

Remove the parking brake cable bracket (RH) nuts shown in the figure and set the parking brake cable bracket aside in a location that does not interfere with the servicing.

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*a	Parking Brake Cable Bracket
*b	Nut

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
Remove the TWC and heated oxygen sensor as a single unit.
Refer to REMOVAL

Remove the joint hose.

*1	Joint Hose	*2	Breather Hose No. 1
*3	Breather Hose No. 2	*4	Fuel Tube Connector (Quick Type)
*5	Fuel Tank Insulator	*6	Fuel Tank Strap
*7	Fuel Tank	*8	Breather Hose No. 3
*9	Joint Pipe	*10	Fuel Pump Unit
*a	Charcoal Canister	*b	Fuel-Filler Pipe
	Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque	-	-

Remove the breather hose No. 1.
Refer to REMOVAL
Remove the breather hose No. 2.
Remove the fuel tube connector (quick type).
Refer to REMOVAL
Remove the fuel tank insulator.
Remove the fuel tank strap.
Remove the fuel tank.
See step 1
Remove the breather hose No. 3.
Remove the joint pipe.
Remove the fuel pump unit.
Refer to REMOVAL