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: The hose of the hand-operated pump could damage the fuel tank inlet valve if too much force is used when inserting it into the fuel filler hose. Do not apply too strong a force when inserting the pump hose into the fuel filler hose.

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
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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