Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
< Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Remove the rear seat.
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Screws
Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
Remove the connector (A) and clip (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Connector And Clip
Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
1. Remove bolt (A).
2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove the service hole cover.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolt And Grommet
Disconnect connector (A) from fuel sub level sensor.
Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery (B) and return hose (C). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 5: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery And Return Hose
Remove the trunk room trim. (Sedan model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Trunk Room Trim. >
Remove the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model) < Ref. to WAGON MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim. >
Remove the pipe protector.

Fig 6: Locating Pipe Protector
Remove the grommet and disconnect the quick connector of the evaporation pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 7: Locating Quick Connector Of Evaporation Pipe
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the bolts which secure the rear brake hose mounting bracket.

Fig 8: Locating Rear Brake Hose Mounting Bracket Bolts
Remove the rear brake caliper and tie it to the body side of the vehicle.

Fig 9: Tying Rear Brake Caliper
Remove the parking brake cable from parking brake assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
Remove the heat shield cover.
Disconnect the connector from the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.

Fig 10: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
Remove the bolts securing the parking brake cable clamp.

Fig 11: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp Bolts

Fig 12: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp Bolts
Remove the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
2. Remove the bolts which hold the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolts
3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
  
  Fig 14: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Bolts
  
  Fig 15: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Bolts
4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 16: Locating Connector
Disconnect the evaporation hose.

Fig 17: Locating Evaporation Hose
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).

Fig 18: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 19: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts