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 "REAR SEAT ").
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 Connector, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector 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.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 4: Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the under cover (A) by loosening the mounting nuts.

Fig 5: Under Cover
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 6: Fuel Tank Band
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NOTE: When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.