Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel .>
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Drain fuel from the fuel tank. <Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , Procedure, Fuel .>
Remove the second seat. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Second-Row Seats .>
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
1. Disconnect the connector (C).
2. Remove the bolt (A).
3. Push the grommet (B) down and remove service hole cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Grommet And Bolt
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Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover Screw
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Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery hose. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines .>

Fig 3: Identifying Quick Connector
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Remove the rear wheels.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the clip holding the harness.

Fig 4: Identifying Harness Clip
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Remove the rear suspension assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Removal, Rear Sub Frame .>
Disconnect evaporation hose (A), connector (B) and fuel filler hose (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Evaporation Hose And Connector
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Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the fuel tank with the transmission jack.
2. Remove the fuel tank band that holds the fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Band
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