Fuel Tank Removal and Installation Removal: Removal

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the fuel tank.
4. Remove the exhaust front muffler.
5. Remove the fuel tank shield.
Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tank Shield
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6. Support the fuel tank using a transmission jack.
Fig 2: Supporting Fuel Tank Using Transmissing Jack
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7. Remove two bands that hold the fuel tank.
8. Slightly and carefully lower the fuel tank until enough space for the fuel tank filler tube removal is achieved.
9. Pull the fuel tank filler tube release fully backward and disconnect the fuel tank filler tube.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Filler Tube
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10. Disconnect the fuel inlet line.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Inlet Line
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11. Disconnect the fuel return line.
Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Return Line
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12. Disconnect the EVAP vent hose.
13. Disconnect the fuel pump harness connectors.
14. Remove the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Tank

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