Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Follow the "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ".

Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
Remove the LH rear wheel and tire. Refer to "ROTATION ".
Check the fuel level on level gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (full or almost full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as shown, or less.
NOTE: Fuel will be spilled when removing the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly for the fuel level is above the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly fuel tank opening.
- As a guide, the fuel level reaches the fuel gauge position as shown, or less, when approximately 15 l (4 US gal, 3 1/4 Imp gal) of fuel are drained from the fuel tank.
- If the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure to drain the fuel to the specified level.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Gauge
1. Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter into the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler opening to drain the fuel from fuel filler pipe.
2. Remove the fuel filler pipe shield.
3. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe.
4. Insert a suitable hose into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Disconnect the lower fuel filler hose from the fuel tank, the EVAP hose, and the vent pipe quick connector.
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose from the molded clip in the side of the fuel tank.
  Disconnect the quick connector as follows:
- Hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube.
- If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.
CAUTION:
- The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connector more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.
- Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
- Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
- Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
- Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer is replaced.
- When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (semitransparent colored retainer).
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Tube Quick Connectors
- To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Covering Quick Connector With Plastic Bags
Remove the four bolts and remove the fuel tank shield.
Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ".
Support the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack.

Fig 4: Supporting Fuel Tank With Lift Jack
Remove the three fuel tank strap bolts while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.
Remove the fuel tank straps and slowly lower the fuel tank to access the top of the fuel level sensor, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly.
CAUTION: Do not lower the fuel tank too far to prevent damage to the fuel feed hose and the fuel level sensor, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly connector.
Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly electrical connector, and the fuel feed hose.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor, Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump Assembly Electrical Connector, And Fuel Feed Hose

Disconnect the quick connector as follows:
- Hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube.
- If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.
  
  Fig 6: Aligning Connector With Tube
CAUTION:
- The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connector more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.
- Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
- Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
- Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
- Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer is replaced.
- When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (semitransparent colored retainer).
  
  Fig 7: Connecting Fuel Tube Quick Connectors
- To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.
  
  Fig 8: Covering Quick Connector With Plastic Bags
Lower the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack and remove the fuel tank.
Disconnect the EVAP hose from the fuel pump and remove the EVAP hose from the molded clip in the top of the fuel tank.
Remove the lock ring using Tool.
Tool number : - (J-45722)

Fig 9: Identifying Lock Ring
Remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not bend the float arm during removal.
- Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the components.