PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
| *a | Cord |
When removing and storing the fuel tank assembly, arrange the inlet hose as shown in the illustration, and secure the fuel tank assembly using a cord or similar.
Note
Depending on the arrangement of the inlet hose during storage, the inlet hose and rear suspension may interfere and cause fuel leakage.
REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
DRAIN FUEL
REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 2 nuts and front No. 4 floor heat insulator from the vehicle.
REMOVE FUEL TANK COVER VENT CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the clip.
Remove the bolt and fuel tank cover vent case sub-assembly from the vehicle.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Before disconnecting the fuel tube connector, check for dirt or other foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and the pipe, and clean them if necessary.
| *a | Fuel Tube Connector Cover |
| *b | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *c | O-ring |
| *d | Retainer |
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Pinch |
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Pull |
Release the lock of the fuel tube connector cover as shown in the illustration, then pull out the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
Note
If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck together, push in and pull out the fuel tube connector while squeezing the pipe to release the connection, and then disconnect the fuel tube connector.
Clean away any dirt or foreign matter from the fuel tube connector before performing the operation.
The fuel tube connector and pipe are sealed by O-rings, so be careful to prevent damage to and foreign matter sticking to the contact surfaces.
Do not use any tools.
After disconnecting the fuel tube connector, check that there is no foreign matter on the seal surface of the pipe.
After disconnecting the fuel tube, protect the contact surfaces by covering them with a plastic bag.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL EMISSION TUBE
Slide the hose clip and disconnect the No. 2 fuel emission tube from the fuel tank to canister tube.
REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
Using an engine lifter, support the fuel tank assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts, fuel tank side plate and fuel tank assembly from the vehicle.
Note
Make sure that the fuel tank assembly does not fall.
REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the clamp to remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL EMISSION TUBE
Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 2 fuel emission tube from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 CANISTER OUTLET HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | No. 6 Fuel Tank Breather Tube |
Disconnect the No. 1 canister outlet hose sub-assembly from the No. 6 fuel tank breather tube.
Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 1 canister outlet hose sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.