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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Front Muffler
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    CAUTION: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution .
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
  4. Remove the front muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Gasoline Engine Front) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Gasoline Engine Rear) .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Fuel Tank Filler Tube
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  5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Lines
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  6. Disconnect the fuel line near the right front of the fuel tank.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Pump Access Cover
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  7. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  8. Remove the fuel pump access cover.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Pump Assembly And Electrical Connector
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  9. Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
  10. Disconnect the fuel line.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Parking Brake Cables
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  11. Remove the parking brake cables support bracket bolt.
  12. Remove the parking brake cables from the fuel tank.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Fuel Vapor Line And Solenoid Valve
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  13. Disconnect the fuel vapor line from the solenoid valve.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Fuel Tank Support
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  14. Support the fuel tank.
  15. Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
  16. remove the fuel tank strap.
  17. Carefully lower the fuel tank.
  18. Remove the fuel tank.
  19. Transfer any parts as needed.
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