Fuel Tank Replacement: Removal

Remove the fuel fill cap.
Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Remove the rear tray (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR TRAY AREA ).
Remove the left trunk side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).
Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING ).
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
Remove the access panel (A) from the floor, and disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector (B).

Fig 1: Removing Access Panel From Floor And Disconnecting Fuel Tank 5P Connector
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Disconnect both ABS rear wheel sensors 2P connectors (A), and push the connectors out (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Both ABS Rear Wheel Sensors 2P Connectors
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Remove the fuel pipe cover (A), and disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (B), the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (C) from the fuel fill pipes (D).

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Pipe Cover And Disconnecting Fuel Fill Neck Tube
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Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the bolts from both ABS rear wheel sensor harness brackets (A).

Fig 4: Removing Bolts From Both ABS Rear Wheel Sensor Harness Brackets With Torque Specifications
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Remove both caliper shields (A).

Fig 5: Removing Both Caliper Shields With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect both parking brake cables (A), and move them out of the way.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Both Parking Brake Cables With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the brake hoses from both rear brake lines using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Brake Hoses From Both Rear Brake Lines Using 10 Mm Flare-Nut Wrench With Torque Specifications
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Remove the flange bolt (A) from both rear dampers (B).

Fig 8: Removing Flange Bolt From Both Rear Dampers With Torque Specifications
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Remove the canister cover (A), rear suspension stiffener (B).

Fig 9: Removing Canister Cover and Rear Suspension Stiffener With Torque Specifications
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Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).
Remove the muffler (A).

Fig 10: Removing Muffler With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the FTP sensor 3P connector (A), the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2P connector (B), and vapor line (C).

Fig 11: Disconnecting FTP Sensor 3P Connector and EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 2P Connector With Torque Specifications
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Remove the EVAP canister (D).
Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).

Fig 12: Disconnecting Quick-Connect Fittings
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Place a jack or other support under the rear suspension subframe (A). Remove the mounting bolts (B) and the rear suspension subframe (A).

Fig 13: Removing Mounting Bolts And Rear Suspension Subframe With Torque Specifications
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Place the jack or support under the fuel tank (A) and remove the mounting bolts (B) and the fuel tank.

Fig 14: Removing Mounting Bolts And Fuel Tank With Torque Specifications
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