Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).

Fig 2: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connectors And Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center muffler assembly (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Hose
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Remove the under cover (A) and the parking brake line (B).

Fig 4: Vehicle Under Cover And Parking Brake Line
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (B).

Fig 5: Vapor Tube Quick-Connector And Fuel Tank Band
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.