Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the second row seat LH
(Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Open the floor mat (A).

Fig 1: Locating Floor Mat
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Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and fuel tank pressure sensor (B).

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Connector & Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the under cover LH (A).

Fig 4: Locating Under Cover LH
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Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A) and vapor tube quick-connector (B).

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Feed Tube Quick-Connector & Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), ventilation hose (B) and canister close valve connector (C).

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Filler Hose, Ventilation Hose & Canister Close Valve Connector
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Support the fuel tank with jack (A).

Fig 7: Locating Jack Under Fuel Tank
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Remove the mounting bolts and fuel tank bands, and then remove the fuel tank (A).

Fig 8: Locating Fuel Tank
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