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Removal And Installation: Removal

NOTE: Be sure to read "General Precautions" when working on fuel system. Refer to GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  .
  1. Follow steps  1 -  5 in Fuel Pump Assembly Removal Procedure. Remove EVAP tubes from fuel tank.
    • Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct installation.
  2. Check the amount of fuel, and drain some if necessary.
  3. Remove fuel tubes and EVAP tubes from two clamps securing pipings on fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Removing Fuel & EVAP Tubes From Clamps
      G00738865Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Put mating marks on tubes and clamps for correct installation.
  4. Remove the trunk right finisher. Refer to TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER .
  5. Remove drain hose from fuel filler neck cover reaching from inside trunk.
  6. Remove bolts from fixing fuel filler neck cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Fixing Fuel Filler Neck Cover
    G00738866Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove fuel filler neck cover.
  8. Remove filler tube.
    Fig 3: Displaying Filler Tube & Mounting Bands
    G00738867Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove fuel tank mounting band mounting bolts.
  10. If the bottom of fuel tank hard contacts to remove from trunk floor panel, insert a wood block or something similar to separate them.
    Fig 4: Using Wood To Separate Fuel Tank & Trunk Floor Panel
    G00738868Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Use a shop cloth or others like that to avoid deformation or damage to fuel tank and the trunk floor panel.
  11. Pull fuel tank backwards to remove.