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 . >
Drain fuel from fuel tank.
<Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , Procedure, Fuel . >
Remove the rear seat.
Disconnect the connector (A) between the fuel tank cord and the rear harness.
Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on the floor panel into under the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Cord Connector And Grommet
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Remove the rear crossmember. <Ref. REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember. >
Remove the canisters. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Canister. >
Disconnect the connector from the 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: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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Move the retainer for fuel delivery tube, and disconnect the quick connector. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines . >
Move the clips, and disconnect the fuel hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hose
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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.
- Fuel may remain undrained in the side of the fuel tank without the drain plug. Be careful not to lose balance and drop the fuel tank when removing it, as this remaining fuel may offset the weight balance of the tank.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Jack Bolts
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