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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

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

  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
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  5. Disconnect the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor (FTPS) connector (B).
  7. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector (C).
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  8. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A).
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  9. Lift the vehicle.
  10. Remove the rear muffler assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")

  11. Remove the floor under cover front (A).
  12. Remove the floor under cover rear (B).

    Floor under cover mounting bolt: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Floor under cover mounting nut: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.4 lb.ft)

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  13. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
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  14. Disconnect the leveling hose quick-connector (A).
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  15. Disconnect the vapor hose quick connector (A).
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  16. Support the fuel tank with a jack (A).
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  17. Loosening the mounting nut (A), and then removing the fuel tank (B).
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