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Fuel Tank Replacement

  1. Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING  ).
  2. Reinstall the fuel tank unit.
  3. Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).
  4. Remove the rear differential (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).
  5. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
  6. Remove the fuel tank covers (A) and parking brake cable bolts (B).
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Covers And Parking Brake Cable Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05495274Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the hoses (C). Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
  8. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank (D).
  9. Remove the strap bolts, and let the straps (E) fall free.
  10. Remove the fuel tank. If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
  11. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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