Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

[Type1 for TF] 

1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line. Proceed to RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE .
2. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in the trunk.
   Fig 1: Fuel Pump Service Cover

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3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
4. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).
   Fig 2: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor & Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connectors

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5. Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
6. Remove the center muffler assembly. Proceed to MUFFLER .
7. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
Fig 3: Fuel Filler Hose
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8. Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A).
Fig 4: Ventilation Hose Quick-Connectors
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9. Remove the parking brake line (A).
Fig 5: Parking Brake Line
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10. Remove the fuel tank band installation nuts (A).
Fig 6: Fuel Tank Band Installation Nuts
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11. Remove the fuel tank after removing the fuel tank band (A) as below.
Fig 7: Fuel Tank Bands
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