Fuel Tank: Removal
- REMOVE NO. 1 SEAT LEG COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See FUEL SYSTEM )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE NO. 4 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
- Remove the 2 nuts together with the insulator.
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- Remove the bolt together with the clip and remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank main tube.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the clip before performing this work.
- Avoid any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting them, as the quick connector has an O-ring that seals the plug.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with a plastic bag.
- If the connector and pipe are stuck, disconnect the nylon tube by turning it by hand to release them.
- Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank main tube.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister assembly.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE
- Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank breather hose.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the clip before performing this work.
- Avoid any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the quick connector has an O-ring that seals the plug.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with a plastic bag.
- If the connector and pipe are stuck, disconnect the nylon tube by turning it by hand to release them.
- Release the lock as shown in the illustration, then pull and remove the fuel tank breather hose.
- DISCONNECT LOWER FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts and remove the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank main tube from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank vent hose from the fuel tank.