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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  2. Remove the rear seat.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
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  4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
  5. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
  6. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).
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  7. Lift the vehicle.
  8. Disconnect the vapor tube quick connector (A).
  9. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (B).
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  10. Remove the side under cover (A).
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  11. Remove the brake line (A) bracket mounting bolts (B).
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  12. Support the fuel tank with jack (A).
  13. Remove the fuel tank installation nut (B) and then loosen the fuel tank.

    Fuel tank band installation nut: 

    39.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)

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