SEPARATE FUEL TANK WIRE
Peel back the floor carpet under the front left seat, disconnect the fuel tank wire connector, and pass the grommet through the floor.
REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 clips and 4 nuts.
Disengage the claw and remove the No. 1 fuel tank protector.
SEPARATE NO. 1 CHARCOAL CANISTER OUTLET HOSE
Separate the No. 1 charcoal canister outlet hose.
SEPARATE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Insert a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape in the quick connector cutout as shown in the illustration, push the quick connector lock forward, and disconnect the breather tube.
Note
Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
The quick connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
Do not use any tools.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
Insert a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape in the quick connector cutout as shown in the illustration, push the quick connector lock forward and disconnect the inlet tube.
Note
Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
The quick connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
Do not use any tools.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
DRAIN FUEL
Drain the fuel from the inlet tube installation position.
SEPARATE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Release the checker as shown in the illustration.
Pinch the retainer to release it as shown in the illustration and separate the fuel tank main tube.
Note
Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
The quick connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
Do not use any tools.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
SEPARATE REAR FUEL EMISSION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Release the retainer as shown in the illustration and separate the fuel emission tube.
Note
Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
The quick connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
Do not use any tools.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Using an engine lifter, support the fuel tank.
Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel tank.
Note
Make sure that the fuel tank does not fall.
SEPARATE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Widen the tip of the tube joint clip and pull out the clip in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Pull the fuel tank main tube out of the fuel suction tube assembly to disconnect it.
Note
Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
The fuel tube connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
Do not use any tools.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
SEPARATE FUEL TANK WIRE
Disconnect the fuel tank wire connector from the fuel suction tube assembly.
SEPARATE NO. 1 FUEL EVAPORATION TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Release the retainer as shown in the illustration and disconnect the No. 1 fuel evaporation tube from the fuel suction tube assembly.
Note
Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
The fuel tube connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
Do not use any tools.
Do not bend or twist the tubes.
Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
If the connector is stuck, push and pull on the parts to separate them.
REMOVE FUEL PUMP GAUGE RETAINER
Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.
Tech Tips
Align the ribs of the fuel pump gauge retainer with the tips of SST.
Using SST, loosen the fuel pump gauge retainer.
Note
Do not use any tools other than SST.
Tech Tips
Align the ribs of the fuel pump gauge retainer with the tips of SST.
Remove the fuel pump gauge retainer while holding the fuel suction tube assembly by hand.
REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY
Remove the fuel suction tube assembly from the fuel tank.
Note
Do not disconnect the tube shown in the illustration.
Pinch the fuel tank bent tube retainer to release it as shown in the illustration, disconnect the fuel tank bent tube, and then remove fuel suction tube assembly.
REMOVE FUEL TANK SUCTION TUBE GASKET
Remove the gasket from the fuel tank.