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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure.

    Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Open the fuel filler lid and filler cap.
  4. Drain the fuel from fuel tank.
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the inspection hole cover located under rear seat.
    Fig 1: Removing Inspection Hole Cover
    G01337007Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Electrical Connector
    G01337008Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Disconnect the fuel feed hose quick connector as follows:
    1. Apply mating marks on the fuel pump outlet and the quick connector for installation.
    2. Hold the quick connector and push in the tabs, then pull out off of the fuel pump outlet that is inserted into the quick connector.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Hose Quick Connector
      G01337009Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • The quick connector can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the fuel feed hose more than necessary.
    • Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
  9. Remove the center exhaust tube. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. From rear left area of the fuel tank, remove the filler hose, vent hose, and evaporation hoses as shown in Fig 4 .
    Fig 4: Removing Filler Hose, Vent Hose & Evaporation Hoses
    G01337010Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Support the fuel tank with a suitable transmission jack as shown in Fig 5 .
    Fig 5: Supporting Fuel Tank With Transmission Jack
    G01337011Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove the fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting the fuel tank.
  13. Lower the fuel tank by 70 - 80 mm (2.76 - 3.15 in), then remove the nuts and clips holding the fuel tank protector, and remove the protector.
    • To remove the clips, use pliers to squeeze the extensions as shown by the arrows, and then remove the clip from above. See Fig 6 .
    Fig 6: Identifying Extensions On Clips
    G01337012Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove the fuel tank.
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