Fuel Tank: Removal: Removal
- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE
- Remove the fuel suction tube assembly with pump and gauge. Refer to REMOVAL .
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER See step 4
- REMOVE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY See step 5
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL .
- DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 parking brake cables from the 4 clamps.
- Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 parking brake cables.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (LH side).TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Retainer *2 Connector *3 Nylon Tube *4 O-ring *5 Pipe NOTE:- Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
- If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
- Disconnect the fuel tank return vent tube.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Retainer *2 Connector *3 Nylon Tube *4 O-ring *5 Pipe NOTE:- Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
- If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (RH side).TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Retainer *2 Nylon Tube *3 O-ring *4 Connector *5 Pipe NOTE:- Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
- If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube (LH side).
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
- Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
- DISCONNECT NO. 3 FUEL HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO CANISTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tube clamp.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Retainer *2 Clamp *3 Pipe *4 Nylon Tube *5 O-ring *6 Connector - Disconnect the fuel tank to canister tube sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
- Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
- If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
- Disconnect the fuel tube clamp.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- Place an engine lifter under the fuel tank assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts, fuel tank bands and fuel tank assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly and gasket.
- REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube.
- Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the edge protector.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
- Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
- Push the fuel tank vent hose deep into the fuel tank to release the lock pin.
- Pinch portion A.
- Pull out the fuel tank vent hose.
- Remove the fuel vapor containment valve from the fuel tank.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK CUSHION
- Remove the 11 fuel tank cushions shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- Remove the No. 2 fuel tank protector from the fuel tank assembly.