2006 model
- Relieve the fuel pressure (see 2006 MODEL ).
- Raise the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
- Remove the muffler (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ).
- Place a jack, or other support, under the tank.
- Remove the shield (A), remove the strap bolts, and let the straps (B) fall free.
- Disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (C), fuel vapor lines (D) and quick-connect fitting (E).
Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Drain the fuel tank: Using a hand pump, hose, and container suitable for fuel, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector (F).
- Remove the fuel tank (G). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.