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 rear seat cushion.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

Fig 1: Locating 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: Locating Fuel Pump Connector, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Connector And Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connector
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Disconnect the center muffler hangers (A).

Fig 3: Locating Center Muffler Hangers
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating Vapor Tube Quick-Connector
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Remove the parking brake cable RH bracket mounting bolts (A) to obtain space for removing the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Parking Brake Cable RH Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Band
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