4.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line")
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the rear seat.
(Refer to Body - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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 propeller shaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Propeller Shaft Assembly") [4WD]
Remove the center muffler assembly (A). [4WD]
Remove the muffler heat protector (B).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), the leveling hose quick-connector (B) and the ventilation tube quick-connector (C).
Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector (A), the vapor tube quick-connector (B).
Remove the fuel tank (B) from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel tank band installation bolt:
44.1 ~ 58.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 32.6 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
