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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Read "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system.
Refer to "GENERAL PRECAUTION ".
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
  3. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
  4. Check the fuel level with the vehicle on a level surface. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (7/8 full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates a level at or below as shown (7/8 full).
    • In case the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure.
    1. Insert fuel tubing of less than 25 mm (0.98 in) diameter into the fuel filler tube through the fuel filler opening to drain fuel from the fuel filler tube.
    2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube.
    3. Insert fuel tubing into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain fuel from the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Checking Fuel Level On Fuel Gauge
    G05877120Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • As a guide, the fuel level reaches or is less than the level on the fuel gauge as shown, when approximately 10 l  (2 5/8 US gal, 2 1/4 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.
  5. Remove rear seat bottom. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (with climate controlled seats), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (with out climate controlled seats, with bucket seat), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (with out climate controlled seats, with bench seat).
  6. Turn the four retainers 90 degrees in a clockwise direction and remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Directional Marks
    G05877121Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly electrical connector, EVAP hose quick connector, and fuel feed hose quick connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Unit
    G05877122Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Disconnect the quick connectors as follows:
    • Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the tube.
    • If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.
    CAUTION:
    • The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
    • Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
    • Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
    • Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
    • Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and removal.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Quick Connector
      G04875524Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Only when the tube is replaced, remove the remaining retainer on the tube or fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly.
    • When the tube or fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (green colored retainer).
    • To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags or something similar.
    Fig 5: Precautions For Connectors
    G04875526Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove the center exhaust tube, with muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Disconnect the fuel filler hose and recirculation hose at the fuel tank side.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
    G04905921Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Disconnect the three parking brake cable mounting brackets on each cable and position the cables out of the way. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. Remove rear stabilizer bar clamps, then allow stabilizer bar to hang. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Remove EVAP canister bolts. Then without disconnecting hoses, position EVAP canister aside. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
  13. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  14. Remove the fuel tank mounting strap bolts and mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
  15. Remove the fuel tank.
  16. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly to transfer to the new fuel tank.
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