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Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
- Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING
).
- Remove the fuel fill cap.
- Remove the driver's side second row seat (see SECOND ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
) and cut the carpet (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the access panel from the floor, and disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector.
- Remove the fuel tank unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into a suitable container with a hand pump.
- Reinstall the fuel tank unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
- Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
).
- Remove the fuel tank shield (A).
- Remove the canister cover (B). (2005-2006 models)
- Disconnect the fuel vapor hose and quick-connect fitting. Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
- Remove the strap bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank (C). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
- Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.