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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Follow the "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to General Precautions .
NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
  1. Check the fuel level with the vehicle on a level surface. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (1/2 full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates a level at or below as shown (1/2 full).
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    • 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.
      • As a guide, if the fuel tank is full the fuel level reaches or is less than the level on the fuel gauge as shown, when approximately 49.2 SYMBOL (12 US gal, 10-7/8 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
  3. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to Work Procedure .
  4. Disconnect the battery or batteries. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
  5. Remove rear under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove rear left fender protector. Refer to Removal and Installation - Rear Fender Protector .
  7. Remove the three nuts and fuel level sensor unit protector.
  8. Remove EVAP canister bolt and EVAP canister protector. Refer to Exploded View .
  9. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the EVAP canister.
  10. Disconnect the fuel level sensor and fuel pump assembly harness connector from the fuel level sensor unit.

    Disconnect the quick connector as follows:

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    • Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs (A) and pull out the tube in the direction shown.
    • If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling in the direction shown.
    CAUTION:
    • Quick connector (1) can be disconnected when the tabs (F) are depressed completely. Do not twist it more than necessary.
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      (B)

      : Connection (cross-section)

      (D)

      : To under floor fuel line

      (E)

      : To fuel tank

      (G)

      : Disconnection
    • Do not use any tools to disconnected quick connector.
    • Keep resin tube (C) away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the resin tube.
    • Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, etc. from getting on resin tube.
    • Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and disconnection.
    • Do not remove the remaining retainer (2) on hard tube (or the equivalent) (A) except when resin tube or retainer is replaced.
    • When resin tube or hard tube (or the equivalent) is replaced, also replace retainer with new one.
    • To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags (A) or something similar.
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  11. Disconnect the fuel filler return line from the fuel tank.
  12. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube.
  13. Remove rear propeller shaft (for Non-XD models). Refer to Removal and Installation .
  14. Disconnect the fuel tank mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
    CAUTION: Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition, due to the shape of the fuel tank bottom. Be sure to secure fuel tank at all times.
  15. Lower the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack and remove it from the vehicle.
  16. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the fuel level sensor unit and remove.
  17. If necessary, remove the lock ring using Tool.

    Tool number

    : KV101207S0 (-)
  18. If necessary, remove the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump assembly. Discard the O-ring.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not bend the float arm during removal.
    • Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the components.
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
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