Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ).
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A), fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B), fuel feed tube quick connector (C) and vapor tube quick connector (D).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Connector And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector
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Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the under cover (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Fig 5: Removing Under Cover (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Removing Under Cover (2 Of 2)
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Remove the brake parking cable after loosening the mounting bolts (A).

Fig 7: Removing Brake Parking Cable
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Remove the center muffler assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Support the fuel tank with a jack (A).
Remove the fuel tank band mounting nuts (B).
Fuel Tank Band Mounting Nut:

39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 8: Supporting Fuel Tank With Jack
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Remove the fuel tank (A).

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Tank
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.