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Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

  2. DRAIN FUEL 
  3. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2023 - ]

  4. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2023 - ]

  5. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2023 - ]

  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe assembly from the fuel tank assembly.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the appropriate service information , or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.

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      1. Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.

        HINT: 

        Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.

      2. Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly and No. 2 fuel tank band sub-assembly.
      3. Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
        • When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
  8. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY 
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  9. REMOVE UPPER FUEL TANK COVER 
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  10. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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  11. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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  12. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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  13. REMOVE NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION 
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  14. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION 
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