Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, PROCEDURE , Fuel. >
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL, PROCEDURE , 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 cord on floor panel into under the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Grommet
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Remove the rear crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember. >
Remove the canister. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Canister. >
Disconnect the connector from pressure control solenoid valve.
Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe
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Fig 3: Identifying 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 4: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses
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Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: An assistant is required to perform this work.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts From Bands
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