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Fuel Tank Replacement: Removal

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING  ).
  2. Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST  ).
  3. Install the fuel tank unit, if not already done.
  4. Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
  5. Release the parking brake.
  6. Remove the fuel tank covers (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Covers
    G05458317Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the exhaust muffler (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (A) and breather hose (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Fill Neck Tube And Breather Hose
    G05458318Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the vapor line (A) from the EVAP canister (B). Then disconnect the fuel line (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Vapor Line And EVAP Canister
    G05458319Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the wheel sensor 2P connector (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Sensor 2P Connector
    G05458320Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the two caliper bolts (A), and caliper body (B).
    Fig 5: Caliper Body And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05458321Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 6: Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05458322Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Hook the caliper body (A) on to the damper spring (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Caliper Body And Damper Spring
    G05458323Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Remove the brake pads (see REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
  15. Remove the parking brake cable (see PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
  16. Remove the damper lower mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 8: Damper Lower Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05458324Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A).
    Fig 9: Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05458325Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Remove the heat shield (A). Place a jack or support under the suspension subframe. Remove the mounting bolts (B) and (C). Remove the rear suspension subframe.
    Fig 10: Heat Shield And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05458326Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Remove the bolts (A) and the fuel tank straps (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Tank Straps And Bolts
    G05458327Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Lift the fuel tank out of the subframe.
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