Release the residual pressure in fuel line. (Refer to Delivery System - “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line”)
Remove the rear seat cushion. (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 center muffler assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Muffler”)
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the leveling hose (B).
Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the fuel tank installation nuts (A).
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band.
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 installation nut:
39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)