Repair procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
Remove the floor mat after open the trunk.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in the trunk.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Cover In Trunk
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Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel pump control module & fuel pump extension connector (C).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Feed Tube Quick-Connector And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the main muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

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

Fig 4: Locating Vapor Hose Quick-Connector
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Remove the parking brake line (A). [NON - EPB type]

Fig 5: Locating Parking Brake Line
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Remove the fuel tank bands (A) installation nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Bands Installation Nuts
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Remove the fuel tank after removing the fuel tank band (A) as shown below.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Band

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