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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
  2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to Work Procedure .
  3. 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, drain approximately 37 SYMBOL (9-3/4 US gal, 8-1/8 Imp gal) to reach 1/2 full or less.
  4. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove both second row (LH) bench seat front slide covers. Refer to Exploded View .
  6. Position the second row (LH) bench seat to full forward position.
  7. Remove both second row (LH) bench seat rear slide covers. Refer to Exploded View .
  8. Position and secure the carpet to gain access to the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
    CAUTION: Cover the immediate area surrounding the fuel pump inspection hole cover with plastic to avoid gasoline damage to the carpet.
  9. Remove the center floor duct (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation - Center Floor Duct .
  10. Turn the four retainers (A) 90 degrees to disengage the clips and remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
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    : Front
  11. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly harness connector (A), EVAP hose connector (B), and the fuel feed hose connector (C) from the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly.
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    : Front
    • 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.
      • 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:
    • 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 disconnect quick connector.
    • Keep the resin tube (C) away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
    • Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, etc. from getting on the resin tube.
    • Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and removal.
    • 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 the retainer with a 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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  12. Remove fuel tank protector 1 from the front side of the fuel tank.
  13. Remove the nut (A) and separate the rear park brake cable (LH) (1) from fuel tank protector 3.
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    : Front
  14. Remove the bolts and the outer reinforcement bar (if equipped).
  15. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), the recirculation hose (B) and the EVAP tube (C).
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    : Front
  16. Support the center part of the fuel tank using a suitable jack.
  17. Remove the fuel tank mounting strap bolts and mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
    NOTE: The fuel tank, fuel tank mounting straps, fuel tank protector 2 and fuel tank protector 3 will be removed from the vehicle as an assembly.
  18. Lower the suitable jack carefully to remove the fuel tank.
    CAUTION: Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition, due to the shape of the fuel tank bottom. Be sure to secure tank at all times.
  19. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly to transfer to the new fuel tank. Remove and discard the O-ring. Refer to Removal and Installation .
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
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