1. |
Release the residual pressure in fuel line
(Refer to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this
group). |
2. |
Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to “Seat”
in BD group). |
3. |
Remove the fuel pump service cover
(A).

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4. |
Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the
fuel tank pressure sensor connector
(B). |
5. |
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector
(C).

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6. |
Remove the rear - LH wheel &
tire. |
7. |
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank
with a jack. |
8. |
Remove the center muffler assembly (Refer to
“Intake And Exhaust System” in EM
group). |
9. |
Remove the propeller shaft (Refer to
“Propeller Shaft Assembly” in DS group)
[4WD]. |
10. |
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the
ventilation hose (B).

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11. |
Disconnect thd canister close valve connector
(A).

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12. |
Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector
(A).

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13. |
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after
removing the fuel tank band (A).

When removing the fuel tank, the fuel
tank must be tilted because of interfering with
coupling. | |
1. |
Installation is reverse of
removal.
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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