With SH-AWD
- Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING )
- Reinstall the fuel tank unit without connecting the fuel tank unit 4P connector and the quick-connect fitting (see INSTALLATION (WITH SH-AWD) )
- Remove the fuel fill pipe cover (see FUEL FILL PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings from the fuel fill pipe (see step 4 on FUEL FILL PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Raise the vehicle on a lift
- Remove the exhaust pipe (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
- Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL )
- Place a jack or other support under the fuel tank (A)
- Remove the strap bolts (B) and the straps (C)
- Slowly lower the fuel tank, and disconnect the hose (D) and the quick-connect fitting (E)
- Remove the fuel tank
- Remove the fuel tank protector (A) from the fuel tank
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal
NOTE:
- When installing the fuel tank protector, make sure to insert it into the clip (B) in the direction shown
- Before connecting the fuel fill pipe and the quick-connect fittings, check for dirt, and clean them if needed, taking care not to damage the fuel fill pipe and other parts