Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: Be sure to read "General Precautions" when working on the fuel system. Refer to "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ".

Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
CAUTION:
- Because fuel tank becomes unstable when installing/removing, fuel should be drained if the level exceeds specification "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Open fuel door and unscrew the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
Remove rear seat bottom. Refer to "REAR SEAT ".
Turn the three retainers (A) 90° in a clockwise direction and remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers

Disconnect electrical connector (A) and fuel feed hose quick connector (B).
- Fuel feed hose (1)
- <==: Vehicle front
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose And Electrical Connector
- Disconnect the quick connector using the following procedure.
- Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the tube.
- If quick connector and tube on fuel pump assembly are stuck, push and pull several times until they move. Disconnect them by pulling.
  CAUTION:
  - The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
  - Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
  - Keep resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the resin tube.
    
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Connector
  - Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, from getting on resin tube.
  - Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and removal.
  - To keep the connecting portion clean, free of foreign materials and to avoid damage, cover them completely with plastic bags or something similar.
  - Do not insert plug to prevent damage to O-ring in quick connector.
    
    Fig 4: Covering Connectors With Plastic Bags
Remove center exhaust tube. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
Remove fuel tank protector.
Loosen fuel filler hose clamp (B) and remove fuel filler hose (1).
CAUTION: Do not remove fuel filler hose (1) from fuel filler tube. When removing fuel filler hose (1) at the fuel filler tube, mark components for alignment.
Remove vent hose (3) and EVAP hose (2) at rear of fuel tank.
- Disconnect vent hose and EVAP hose quick connectors using the following procedures.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose Clamp, Fuel Filler Hose And Vent Hose
1. Pinch retaining tabs (C) of vent hose quick connector and remove vent hose (3).
2. Pinch retaining tabs (A) of EVAP hose quick connector and remove EVAP hose (2).
  - If hoses are stuck, push and pull (A) several times until they move freely, and disconnect by holding side of connector and pushing in the tabs (B).
    
    Fig 6: Pulling Connector
  CAUTION:
  - The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
  - Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
  - Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
  - Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
  - Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and removal.
  - Do not insert plug that may cause damage to O-ring in quick connector.
  - To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags or something similar.
    
    Fig 7: Covering Connector With Plastic Bag
Support center of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A) as shown.
CAUTION: Securely support the fuel tank with a suitable tool (B).
Remove fuel tank bands (RH and LH).
Lower transmission jack carefully to remove fuel tank while supporting it by hand as shown.
CAUTION: Fuel tank may be in an unstable position because of the shape of fuel tank bottom. Be sure to support tank securely.

Fig 8: Identifying Center Of Fuel Tank With Transmission Jack