Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

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Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolts (A) and the wire harness (B), then remove the parking brake lever (C).

Fig 1: Bolts, Wire Harness & Parking Brake Lever With Torque Specifications
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Remove the access panel (A) from the floor.

Fig 2: Identifying Access Panel & Fuel Tank Unit 4P Connector
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Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector (B).
Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (C) from the fuel tank unit.
Using the special tool, loosen the locknut (A).

Fig 3: Loosening Locknut
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Remove the locknut (A) and the fuel tank unit (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Locknut & Fuel Tank Unit
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