Fuel Tank: Removal

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1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear floor No. 2 crossmember brace LH.
   Fig 1: Locating Rear Floor No. 2 Crossmember Brace LH And Bolts

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1. Remove the 3 bolts and the fuel tank filler hose cover.
   Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Hose Cover

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1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.
   1. Deeply push the connector to release the locking tab.
   2. Pinch portion A.
   3. Pull out the connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Assembly

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2. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
   1. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and remove the dirt as necessary.
      • Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can be contaminated.
        Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Main Tube

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      • Do not use any tool in this operation.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
      • When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.
        Fig 5: Pulling Connector To Release

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3. Disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
   1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
      Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose

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4. Disconnect the fuel tube.
   1. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Check if there is any dirt or mud around the connector before this operation and remove the dirt as necessary.
      • Be careful of mud because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and connector that can be contaminated.
      • Do not use any tool in this operation.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a vinyl or plastic bag.
      • When the pipe and the connector are stuck, push and pull the connector to release and pull the connector out carefully.
        Fig 7: Disconnecting Fuel Tube

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5. Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
   Fig 8: Locating Wire Harness Clamps

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6. Set up a transmission jack under the fuel tank assembly.
7. Remove the 6 set bolts of the 3 fuel tank bands.
   Fig 9: Locating Transmission Jack Under Fuel Tank

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8. While operating the transmission jack, unfasten the 4 claws for the wire harness and disconnect the fuel pump connector, then remove the fuel tank and the 3 fuel tank bands from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pump Connector

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1. Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

Fig 11: Locating Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose

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1. Remove the hose of the fuel tank vent hose from the 3 hose clamps.
2. Remove the fuel tank vent hose.
   1. Deeply push the connector to release the locking tab.
   2. Pinch portion A.
   3. Pull out the connector.
      Fig 12: Locating Fuel Tank Vent Hose

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