Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE . >
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL . >
Remove the rear seat.
Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.
Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank con. on the floor panel into under the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Cord
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Remove the rear crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember . >
Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the canister.

Fig 2: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.
Disconnect the connector from the drain valve.

Fig 3: Identifying Drain Valve
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines . >
Disconnect the fuel hoses.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Hoses
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Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank
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