Fuel Tank Replacement: Removal

Remove the fuel fill cap.
Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Remove the rear tray (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR TRAY AREA ).
Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel tank unit (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT ). Using a hand pump, hose, and a container suitable for fuel, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
Reinstall the fuel tank unit.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
Remove the access panel (A) from the floor, and disconnect the fuel tank 5P connector (B).

Fig 1: Removing Access Panel (A) From Floor
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Disconnect both ABS rear wheel sensors 2P connectors (A), and push the connectors out (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Both ABS Rear Wheel Sensors 2P Connectors (A)
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Remove the fuel pipe cover (A), and disconnect the fuel fill neck tube (B), the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (C) and the fuel tank vapor signal tube (D) from the fuel fill pipes (E).

Fig 3: Removing Fuel Pipe Cover
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Loosen the rear wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the bolts from both ABS rear wheel sensor harness brackets (A).

Fig 4: Removing Bolts From Both ABS Rear Wheel Sensor Harness Brackets With Torque Specifications
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Remove both caliper shields (A).

Fig 5: Removing Both Caliper Shields With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect both parking brake cables (A), and move them out of the way.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Both Parking Brake Cables With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the brake hoses from both rear brake lines using a 10 mm flare-nut wrench.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Brake Hoses From Both Rear Brake Lines With Torque Specifications
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Remove the flange bolt (A) from both rear dampers (B).

Fig 8: Removing Flange Bolt From Both Rear Dampers With Torque Specifications
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Remove the canister cover (A), rear suspension stiffener (B), and the propeller shaft (C) (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).

Fig 9: Removing Canister Cover Rear Suspension Stiffener And Propeller Shaft With Torque Specifications
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Remove the muffler (A).

Fig 10: Removing Muffler With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (A) (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ).

Fig 11: Disconnecting Quick-Connect Fittings
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Disconnect the fuel tank vapor vent tube (A), then remove the bolt (B) and the EVAP canister (C).

Fig 12: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Vapor Vent Tube And Removing The EVAP Canister With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the hose (A) and fuel vent tube (B), then remove the fuel tank vapor vent tube from the tube holder (C). Remove the bolts (D) and the fuel vent assembly (E).

Fig 13: Disconnecting Hose (A) And Fuel Vent Tube (B)
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Place a jack or other support under the rear suspension subframe (A). Remove the mounting bolts (B) and the rear suspension subframe (A).

Fig 14: Placing Jack Or Other Support Under Rear Suspension Subframe And Removing Rear Suspension Subframe With Torque Specifications
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Place the jack or support under the fuel tank (A) and remove the mounting bolts (B) and the fuel tank.

Fig 15: Placing Jack Or Support Under Fuel Tank And Removing Fuel Tank With Torque Specifications
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