Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Remove the rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the access panel. (A) from the floor.

Fig 1: Identifying Access Panel And Fuel Tank Unit 4P Connector
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Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector (B).
Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (C) from the fuel tank unit.
Using the special tool, loosen the locknut (A).

Fig 2: Loosening Locknut
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Remove the locknut (A), the fuel tank unit (B), and the locknut plate (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Locknut, Fuel Tank Unit And Locknut Plate
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