Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

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Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line, see Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
Disconnect negative cable from 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, or pump hose may damage of fuel tank inlet valve (2).

Fig 1: Inserting Hose Of Hand Operated Pump Into Fuel Filler Hose
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Remove propeller shaft, see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove exhaust center pipe, see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
With parking brake cable connected, remove parking brake cable bolt and nut, see PARKING BRAKE CABLE LOCATION .
Remove rear fender lining.
Remove breather hose (1) from fuel filler neck.

Fig 2: Removing Breather Hose
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Remove clamps (2) and fuel filler hose (1) from fuel filler neck.
Remove fuel pump wire connector (3), and remove clamp (4) from bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pump Wire Connector, Clamp And Fuel Filler Hose
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Drain fuel from fuel tank.
CAUTION: Never store fuel in an open container due to possibility of fire or explosion.
Disconnect quick joints (1) from fuel pipes (2), see FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .

Fig 4: Identifying Quick Joints And Fuel Pipes
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Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove fuel tank.

Fig 5: Supporting Fuel Tank With Jack
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