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. Refer to "MUFFLER - FRONT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".

Fig 1: Identifying 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: Removing Fuel Tank Filler Tube Clamp At Fuel Tank
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Disconnect the fuel line near the right front of the fuel tank.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Line Near Right Front Of Fuel Tank
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Remove the rear seat. Refer to "REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the fuel pump access cover.

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

Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Fuel Pump Assembly
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Remove the parking brake cables support bracket bolt.
Remove the parking brake cables from the fuel tank.

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

Fig 7: Disconnecting Fuel Vapor Line From Solenoid Valve
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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: Supporting Fuel Tank
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