Repair procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line. Refer to RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE .
Remove the rear seat cushion. For sedan, refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT . For coupe, refer to REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
Remove the 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).
SULEV

Fig 2: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, & Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connectors (SULEV)
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ULEV

Fig 3: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor, & Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connectors (ULEV)
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Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C) and the vapor tube quick-connector (D).
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center muffler. Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 4: Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A) and the vapor hose (B).

Fig 5: Vapor Tube Quick-Connector & Vapor Hose
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B), and then remove the fuel tank (C).

Fig 6: Fuel Tank, Mounting Bolts & Nuts

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