Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line according to FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE .
Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Remove fuel filler cap.
Insert hose of a hand operated pump into fuel filler hose (1) and drain fuel in space "A" as shown in figure.
CAUTION: Do not force pump hose into fuel tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Inlet Check Valve
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Hoist vehicle, and remove clamp (2), fuel filler hose (1) and breather hose (3) from fuel filler neck.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Breather Hose
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Remove EVAP canister referring to EVAP CANISTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove exhaust center pipe referring to EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove propeller shaft (4WD model) referring to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Due to absence of fuel tank drain plug, drain fuel tank by pumping fuel out through fuel tank filler. Use hand operated pump device to drain fuel tank.
CAUTION:
- Do not force pump hose into fuel tank.
- Never store fuel in an open container due to possibility of fire or explosion.
Disconnect quick joint (1) from fuel pipes (2) referring to FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .

Fig 3: Identifying Quick Joint And Fuel Pipes
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Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove its mounting bolts (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank With Jack And Mounting Bolts
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Lower fuel tank a little as to disconnect wire harness at connector (1) and ground wire (2), then remove fuel tank.

Fig 5: Identifying Harness Connector And Ground Wire
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