3.
Remove the luggage cover board (A).
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group).
Fold the rear seat cushion.
Remove the luggage cover board (A).
Remove the luggage front tray (A).
Remove the service cover (A) after loosening the screws (B).
Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (B).
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack (A).
Remove the center muffler assembly (Refer to “Intake And Exhaust System” in EM group).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and leveling hose (B).
Disconnect the vapor hose quick-connector (A).
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).
Remove the fuel tank band (A) as below.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
