Fuel Tank Removal And Installation: Removal

Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line referring to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE .
CAUTION: This work must be done when engine is hot. If done so, if may cause adverse effect to catalyst.
Disconnect negative cable to battery.
Insert hose of a hand operated pump (3) into fuel filler hose (1) and drain fuel in space "A" in the figure (drain fuel through it fill fuel stops).
CAUTION: Do not force hose of a hand operated pump into fuel tank. Doing so can damage fuel tank inlet (check) valve (2).

Fig 1: Inserting Hose Of A Hand Operated Pump Into Fuel Tank Filler Hose
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Remove fuel tank filler hose protector. Disconnect filler hose (3) from fuel tank (1) and recirculation hose (2) from fuel filler neck.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Tank Filler Hose Protector
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Drain fuel tank pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler. Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.
CAUTION:
- Do not force of a hand operated pump (2) into fuel tank. Doing so can damage fuel tank inlet (check) valve (1).
- Never drain or store fuel in an open container due to possibility of fire or explosion.
Fig 3: Draining Fuel Tank Pumping Fuel Out Through Fuel Tank Filler
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Disconnect fuel filter inlet hose (3) from filter (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Filter Inlet Hose From Filter
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Disconnect fuel check valve hose (1), return hose (2) and vapor control outlet hose (3) from pipes.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Check Valve Hose
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Remove fuel tank protector from vehicle.
Lower fuel tank gradually while holding it horizontally and pull out each from fuel pump (1) and fuel tank pressure and temperature sensor (2).
NOTE: For clarification the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor and Temperature Sensor are housed in the same sensor body.

Fig 6: Pulling Out Each From Fuel Pump & Fuel Tank Pressure
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