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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel system.

    Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE (QG18DE) or FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE (QR25DE) .

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the filler cap to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank.
  4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to , "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  ".
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to REAR SEAT .
  6. Remove the inspection hole cover located under the rear seat cushion by rotating the attaching clips 90° as shown.
    Fig 1: Removing Inspection Hole Cover
    G00777201Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Disconnect the fuel pump assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Assembly Electrical Connector
    G00777202Courtesy 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 from of the fuel pump outlet that is inserted in the quick connector.
    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.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Hose Quick Connector
    G00777203Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove the center exhaust tube. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  10. From the rear left area of the fuel tank, remove the filler hose, vent hose, and evaporation hoses as shown.
    Fig 4: Removing Hoses From Fuel Tank
    G00777204Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Support the fuel tank with a suitable transmission jack as shown.
  12. Remove the fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting the fuel tank.
    Fig 5: Supporting Fuel Tank Using Suitable Transmission Jack
    G00777205Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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.
      Fig 6: Removing Clips & Using Pliers To Squeeze Extensions
      G00777206Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove the fuel tank.
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