Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: The fuel system is under pressure. To avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure before disconnecting the fuel lines.

Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Relief .
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the fuel tank.
Remove the front muffler.

Fig 1: Removing The Front Muffler
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Remove the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
Disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.

Fig 2: Remove The Fuel Tank Filler Tube Clamp
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Disconnect the fuel line near the right front of the fuel tank.

Fig 3: Disconnecting The Fuel Line
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Remove the rear seat.
Remove the fuel pump access cover.

Fig 4: Removing The Fuel Pump Access Cover
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Disconnect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
Disconnect the fuel line.

Fig 5: Disconnecting The Electrical Connectors
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Remove the parking brake cables support bracket bolt.
Remove the parking brake cables from the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Removing The Parking Brake Cables
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Disconnect the fuel vapor line from the solenoid valve.

Fig 7: Disconnecting The Fuel Vapor Line
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Support the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
Remove the fuel tank strap.
Carefully lower the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank.
Transfer any parts as needed.

Fig 8: Removing The Fuel Tank
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