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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Line
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    NOTE: Refer to Fuel Pressure Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Drain the fuel tank.
  5. Remove the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Front 2.0L) or Muffler Replacement (Rear) in Engine Exhaust.
  6. Remove the nuts with the fuel tank shield.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Tube, Fuel Vapor Line And Fuel Pump Harness Connector
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  8. Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
  9. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
  10. Disconnect the fuel vapor line near the fuel tank filler tube.
  11. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connector.
  12. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Inlet And Outlet Lines
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  13. Disconnect the fuel inlet line and the fuel return line near the right front of the fuel tank.
  14. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank And Strap
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  15. Support the fuel tank.
  16. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts
  17. Remove the fuel tank strap.
  18. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  19. Remove the fuel tank.
  20. Transfer any parts as needed.