Repair Procedures: Replacement

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear seat cushion.
(Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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Disconnect the fuel feed quick-connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel pump connector (C).

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Remove the sub fuel sender service cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the sub fuel sender connector (B).

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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the center muffler assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the propeller shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ")
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

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Disconnect the leveling hose (A).

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Disconnect the ventilation (A).

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Disconnect the fuel tank extension connector (A), and then remove the wiring harness from the vehicle.

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Support the fuel tank with jack (A).
Remove the fuel tank installation nuts, and then loosen the fuel tank (B).
Tightening torque:

39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.