Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line. Refer to RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE .
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A) in the trunk.

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Service Cover
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).

Fig 2: Fuel Pump, Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor & Fuel Feed Tube Quick Connectors
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Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center muffler assembly. Refer to MUFFLER .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Hose
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Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A).

Fig 4: Vapor Hose Quick-Connector
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Remove the parking brake line (A).

Fig 5: Parking Brake Line
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Remove the fuel tank band installation nut (A).

Fig 6: Fuel Tank Band Installation Nut
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Remove the fuel tank after removing the fuel tank bands (A) as shown below.

Fig 7: Fuel Tank Bands
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