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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line. (Refer to RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE .)
  2. Lift the vehicle.
  3. Remove the front side cover (A) and rear side cover (B).
    Fig 1: Front Side Cover And Rear Side Cover
    G11815807Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the fuel feed tube hose (A), leveling hose (B) and vapor hose quick-connector C).
    Fig 2: Fuel Feed Tube Hose, Leveling Hose And Vapor Hose Quick-Connector
    G11815808Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove rear muffler. (Refer to MUFFLER .)
  6. Disconnect the fuel pump & fuel tank pressure sensor extension connector (A).
    Fig 3: Fuel Pump And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Extension Connector
    G11815809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. After supporting the fuel tank with a jack, remove the fuel tank band (A).
    Fig 4: Fuel Tank Band
    G11815810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Tube Quick-Connector
    G11815811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel tank.
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