Fuel Tank: Removal

To reduce the internal pressure of the fuel main pipes and hose, first start the engine and then disconnect the electrical fuel pump connector in the rear seat side.
WARNING: Be sure to reduce the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel main pipe and hose, otherwise fuel will spill out, leading to the risk of fire or explosion.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Disconnect the return hose and vapor hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Return Hose & Vapor Hose
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Disconnect the fuel sender connector.
Disconnect the high pressure hose from the fuel tank.

Fig 2: Disconnecting High Pressure Hose
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Loosen the two self-locking nuts, that hold tank in the position and remove the two tank bands.

Fig 3: Removing Tank Bands
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Detach the fuel filler hose and leveling hose.
Remove the fuel vapor hose and the fuel tank.

Fig 4: Removing Fuel Vapor Hose

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