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Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the access panel (A) from the left side of the floor.
    Fig 1: Locating Access Panel And Fuel Tank Pump 5P Connector
    G06164141Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank pump 5P connector (B).
  6. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (C) from the fuel tank unit.
  7. Remove the fuel tank unit (A), and disconnect the transfer tube (B).
    NOTE: If the fuel tank is full, drain the fuel (see FUEL TANK DRAINING ).
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Unit And Transfer Tube
    G06164142Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.