Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove the battery negative (-) terminal.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Disconnect the low pressure fuel quick-connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Low Pressure Fuel Quick-Connector
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Disconnect the vapor hose (A) which is connected to the PCSV.

Fig 2: Locating Vapor Hose
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL TANK ")
Remove the Center Muffler Assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")
Remove the fuel line fixing clip mounting bolt (A).

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Line Fixing Clip Mounting Bolt
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Remove the heat protector (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

Fig 4: Locating Heat Protector
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Remove the fuel line (A).

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Line
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