Repair Procedures: Removal

Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear seat cushion.
(Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Remove the fuel pump control module connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (C).

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Pump Control Module Connector
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the center muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), ventilation hose (B) and leveling tube quick-connector (C).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose, Ventilation Hose And Leveling Tube Quick-Connector
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Support the tank on a jack (A).

Fig 5: Supporting Tank On Jack
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Remove the fuel tank band mounting nuts (A).
Fuel Tank Band Mounting Nut:

39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Tank Band Mounting Nuts
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Remove the fuel tank & canister assembly (A).

Fig 7: Removing Fuel Tank & Canister Assembly
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Remove the canister assembly (A).
(Refer to Emission Control System - "CANISTER ")

Fig 8: Removing Canister Assembly
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