PROCEDURE
REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
DRAIN FUEL
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Remove the 4 clips and nut.
Loosen the grommet, then remove the rear No. 1 floor under cover.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Remove the 3 bolts, nut and No. 1 fuel tank protector.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE
| *1 | Fuel Tank Breather Tube |
| *2 | Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose |
Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the fuel tank breather tube from the fuel tank filler pipe sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
Loosen the clamp, then disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *c | Fuel Pipe |
| *d | O-ring |
| *e | Nylon Tube |
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Pinch |
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Pull |
Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.
Pull out the fuel return tube sub-assembly.
Note
Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.
Only disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tube connector.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *c | Fuel Pipe |
| *d | O-ring |
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Pinch |
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Pull |
Pinch the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.
Pull out the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
Note
Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.
Only disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel tube connector.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and parking brake cable assembly.
Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
Tech Tips
Using height adjustable attachments and plate lift attachments, place the fuel tank assembly horizontally.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.
Note
Do not drop the fuel tank assembly.
When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the suspension arm or other surrounding parts.
REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION
| *1 | No. 1 Fuel Tank Cushion |
Remove the No. 1 fuel tank cushion.
REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION (w/ No. 2 Fuel Tank Cushion)
| *1 | No. 2 Fuel Tank Cushion |
Remove the No. 2 fuel tank cushion.
REMOVE FUEL RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Fuel Return Tube Sub-assembly |
Remove the fuel return tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-assembly |
Remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.