Fuel Tank Removal

Detach the 2 front hooks of the seat cushion from the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.

1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
   

2. Repeat for the other hook.
   

Detach the 2 rear hooks of the seat cushion from the seatback.

Remove the seat cushion.

Remove the No. 2 rear floor service hole cover and disconnect the fuel suction tube connector.

Disconnect the connector from the fuel suction with pump and gauge assembly.

Disconnect fuel pump tube.

NOTICE:

Before beginning this procedure, check for foreign matter on the joint clips. Clean if necessary.

1. Remove the 2 tube joint clips, fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Keep the O-ring free of foreign matter, as it becomes contaminated easily.
      
   2. Do not use any tools in this procedure.
      
   3. Do not forcefully bend or twist the tube.
      
   4. Put the tube in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
      
   5. If the fuel suction plate and tube are stuck together, pinch the tube and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
      
   6. Be careful not to damage any clips. If a clip is damaged, replace it.
      

Remove the 8 bolts and the fuel tank vent tube set plate.

HINT:

While holding the fuel suction tube by hand, remove the fuel tank vent tube set plate.

Disconnect the fuel tube.

Remove the fuel suction tube from the fuel tank.

HINT:

1. Make sure that the fuel sender gauge arm does not bend.
   
2. Do not damage the No. 2 fuel hose.
   

Remove the rear floor service hole cover.

Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.

Remove the 5 bolts and fuel sender gauge.

Remove the fuel sender gauge from the fuel tank.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.

Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector from the suspension member brace.

Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH.

Remove the 2 parking brake cables from the 4 clamps.

Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 parking brake cables.

Disconnect the fuel tank return vent tube.

NOTICE:

1. Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
   
2. Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
   
3. Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
   
4. Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
   
5. Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
   
6. If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
   

Disconnect the fuel tank main tube.

NOTICE:

1. Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
   
2. Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe.
   
3. Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
   
4. Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
   
5. Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a plastic bag after disconnecting the fuel pump tube.
   
6. If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull on them to release them.
   

Loosen the hose clamp bolt and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.

Remove the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank vent hose.

Place a engine lifter under the fuel tank assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts, fuel tank bands and fuel tank assembly.

Slightly lower the transmission jack.

Disconnect the fuel tank breather hose and remove the fuel tank assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly and gasket.

Disconnect the clamp and remove the fuel tank main tube and fuel tank return vent tube.

Disconnect the 2 clamps and remove the edge protector.

Loosen the hose clamp bolt and remove the fuel tank to filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.

Remove the clip and fuel tank vent hose.

Remove the 11 fuel tank cushions shown in the illustration.

Remove the No. 2 fuel tank protector from fuel tank assembly.