3.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Delivery System - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line")
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
Disconnect the vapor tube quick connector (C).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (B).
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
Remove the center muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the vapor hose (B).
Disconnect the leveling quick connector (C).
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the parking brake cable bracket mounting bolts (A) to obtain space for removing the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).
When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel tank band mounting nut :
39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
