Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Remove the rear seat.
Disconnect the connector (A) of rear harness from fuel tank cord.
Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on floor panel into the under side of body.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Harness Connector
Remove the rear crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember . >
Disconnect connector (A) from drain valve.
Disconnect evaporation hoses (B) and (C) from canister.

Fig 2: Identifying Evaporation Hoses And Canister
Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) from fuel filler pipe.
Move the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hose (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose And Fuel Filler Hose
Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
Disconnect the fuel hoses.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hoses
Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from vehicle.
WARNING:
- A helper is required to perform this work.
- Fuel may be left in the side, which has no drain plug, of the fuel tank. In this case, the tank is imbalanced between right and left sides. Be careful not to drop it when removing.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Band Bolts