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Fuel Tank Replacement: Removal

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING  ).
  2. Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST  ).
  3. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
  4. Release the parking brake.
  5. Remove the fuel tank covers (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Covers
    G05490814Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the exhaust muffler (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (A) and breather hose (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Fill Neck Tube And Breather Hose
    G05490815Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Disconnect the vapor line (A) from the EVAP canister (B). Then disconnect the fuel line (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Vapor Line And EVAP Canister
    G05490816Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the wheel sensor 2P connector (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Sensor 2P Connector
    G05490817Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the clip (A), parking brake cable (B), two caliper bolts (C), and caliper body (D).
    Fig 5: Clip, Parking Brake Cable, Two Caliper Bolts, And Caliper Body W/Torque Specification
    G05490818Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the brake hose bracket (A).
    Fig 6: Brake Hose Bracket W/Torque Specification
    G05490819Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Hook the caliper body (A) on the damper spring (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Caliper Body And Damper Spring
    G05490820Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the flange bolt (A).
    Fig 8: Flange Bolt W/Torque Specification
    G05490821Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the parking brake cable bracket (A).
    Fig 9: Parking Brake Cable Bracket W/Torque Specification
    G05490822Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the heat shield (A). Place a jack or support under the suspension subframe. Remove the mounting bolts (B). Remove the rear suspension subframe.
    Fig 10: Heat Shield And Mounting Bolts W/Torque Specification
    G05490823Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Remove the bolts (A) and the fuel tank straps (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Bolts And Fuel Tank Straps
    G05490824Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Lift the fuel tank out of the subframe.
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