Fuel Tank Replacement

Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING ).
Reinstall the fuel tank unit without connecting quick-connect fittings and fuel tank unit 4P connector.
Disconnect the secondary fuel gauge sending unit 4P connector (see step 5 ).
Remove the fuel fill pipe cover (A).

Fig 1: Fuel Fill Pipe Cover With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (B).
Lift the vehicle, and support it with jack stands.
Disconnect the fuel fill tube (A) from the fuel tank. Slide back the clamp, then twist the tube as you pull to avoid damage it.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Fill Tube
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Disconnect the fuel vent tube (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Vent Tube
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Remove the exhaust pipe (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).
Remove the fuel tank cover (A).

Fig 4: Fuel Tank Cover Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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Place a jack or support under the fuel tank (B).
Remove the strap bolts and straps (C).
Remove the fuel tank.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.