Necessary preliminary tasks

• DRAW OFF FUEL FROM FUEL TANK 
• Remove GUIDE TUBE FOR HANDBRAKE CABLES
• Remove left and right ram-air clips.
• Remove REAR SEAT BENCH
• Remove left and right UNDERBODY COVER
• Partially detach underbody panelling

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) from left and right sides of fuel tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Release Screws And Cover

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Left sensor unit:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Press gray ring (2) towards sensor unit and pull out fuel feed line (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Right sensor unit:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock quick-release fasteners and disconnect lines (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Fuel Feed Lines

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Release hose clamp (1) and detach fuel filler hose (2).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamp And Fuel Filter Hose

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Heavily support the fuel tank.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank With Support

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Unfasten nut.

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, 16 11 1AZ .

Fig 6: Locating Self Locking Nut

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Release screws for tightening straps on left and right and remove tightening straps.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 16 11 2AZ .

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Straps Tightening Screws

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