Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (B).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connector And Fuel Pump Connector
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the center muffler hangers (A).

Fig 3: Locating Center Muffler Hangers
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the leveling hose (B).

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Filler Hose And Leveling Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the parking brake cable RH bracket mounting bolts (A) to obtain space for removing the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Parking Brake Cable RH Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the fuel tank (A) from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.