Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

Relieve fuel pressure. See 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: Inserting Hose Of Hand Operated Pump Into Fuel Filler Hose
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Hoist vehicle, and remove clamps (2), fuel filler hose (1) and breather hose (3) from fuel filler neck.

Fig 2: Removing Clamps Fuel Filler Hose And Breather Hose From Fuel Filler Neck
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Remove EVAP canister. See EVAP CANISTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove exhaust center pipe. See EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove propeller shaft (4WD model). See 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 joints (1) from fuel pipes (2). See Fuel Hose Disconnecting and Reconnecting

Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Joints From Fuel Pipes
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Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove its mounting bolts (3).

Fig 4: Supporting Fuel Tank With Jack
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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: Disconnecting Wire Harness Connector And Ground Wire
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