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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  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 34 SYMBOL (9 US gal, 7 1/2 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.
  2. Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
  3. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to Work Procedure .
  4. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
  5. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to Exploded View .
  6. Turn the four retainers (A) 90° in a clockwise direction and remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
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    SYMBOL

    :Front
  7. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly harness connector (C), EVAP hose quick connector (A), and fuel feed hose (B) quick connector.
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    SYMBOL

    :Front
    1. 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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  8. Remove rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Adjustment .
  9. Remove rear disc brake rotors. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  10. Disconnect rear parking brake shoe, and remove rear cables from toggle lever. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  11. Disconnect the 4 park brake rear cable mounting nuts (A) and position the rear park brake cables aside.
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  12. Remove the tunnel stay and center exhaust tube, without muffler(s). Refer to Removal and Installation .
  13. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  14. Disconnect the fuel filler hose and the recirculation hose at the fuel tank side.
  15. Disconnect the EVAP line at the canister.
  16. Remove the EVAP canister filter bracket mounting bolt and position EVAP canister filter and EVAP canister filter mounting bracket aside.
  17. 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.
  18. Remove the fuel tank.
  19. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly to transfer to the new fuel tank. Remove and discard the O-ring.
    CAUTION:
    • Discard the O-ring. Do not reuse the O-ring.
    • Do not bend float arm during removal and installation.
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