FUEL TANK REMOVAL

  1. REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

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  2. DRAIN FUEL

  3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

    1. Remove the 2 bolts.

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      A011T1X Bolt
      A011V7Q Nut (attached to under cover)

    2. Disengage the 3 nuts and 2 clips, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clips.

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      A011T1X Bolt
      A011V7Q Nut (attached to under cover)

    2. Disengage the 3 nuts and remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

  6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly.

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      *1 No. 2 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      *2 No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly

  7. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

    1. Remove the 3 clips and No. 1 fuel tank protector.

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  10. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to remove the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Retainer
      *2 Tab
      *3 Fuel Tube Connector
      *4 Fuel Pipe
      *5 O-ring
      A011T1X Pinch
      A011V7Q Pull

    2. Pull out the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

      Note

      • Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the connected part 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 fuel tank main tube.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tube connector.

      • If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.

  11. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER ELBOW TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to remove the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Retainer
      *2 Tab
      *3 Fuel Tube Connector
      *4 Fuel Pipe
      *5 O-ring
      A011T1X Pinch
      A011V7Q Pull

    2. Pull out the fuel tank breather elbow tube sub-assembly.

      Note

      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on 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 fuel tank breather tube.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tube connector.

      • If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.

  12. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE

    1. Pinch the tabs of the retainer to remove the lock claws and pull it down as shown in the illustration.

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      *1 Retainer
      *2 Tab
      A011T1X Pinch
      A011V7Q Pull

      Note

      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tank vent hose connector before performing this work.

      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tank vent hose connector has an O-ring that seals the fuel pipe.

      • Only disconnect the vent hose connector by hand.

      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank vent hose.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose.

      • If the vent hose connector and charcoal canister are stuck, push and pull to release them.

    2. Pull out the fuel tank vent hose.

  13. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE

    1. Pull the tabs of the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.

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      *1 Retainer
      A011T1X Pull
      A011V7Q Pull Out

      Note

      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tank to filler pipe hose connector before performing this work.

      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tank to filler pipe hose connector has an O-ring that seals the fuel tank.

      • Only disconnect the filler pipe hose connector by hand.

      • Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.

      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with plastic bags after disconnecting the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.

      • If the fuel tank to filler pipe hose connector and fuel tank are stuck, push and pull to release them.

  14. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    1. Support the fuel tank using an engine lifter.

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    2. Remove the 4 bolts of the 2 fuel tank bands.

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    3. Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank.

      Note

      • Slowly operate the engine lifter to lower the fuel tank.

      • Do not drop the fuel tank.

      • When removing the fuel tank, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the suspension arm or other surrounding parts.

  15. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tube clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.

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  16. REMOVE FUEL TANK BREATHER ELBOW TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube clamp and remove the fuel tank breather elbow tube sub-assembly.

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  17. REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE

    1. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel tube clamp and remove the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.

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  18. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TUBE CLAMP

    1. Remove the No. 1 fuel tube clamp.

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      *1 No. 1 Fuel Tube Clamp
      *2 No. 2 Fuel Tube Clamp

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TUBE CLAMP

    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel tube clamp.

  20. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION

    1. Remove the 5 No. 1 fuel tank cushions.

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