3.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group).
Open the trunk and remove the floor mat.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
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.
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 brake line bracket (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)
