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Fuel Tank: Service and Repair










REMOVAL

1. Preparation
(1) Remove the rear seat cushion .
(2) Remove the service cover (A).




(3) Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A).




(4) Start the engine and wait until fuel in fuel line is exhausted.
(5) After engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed line (A) and canister hose (B).




3. Life the vehicle.
4. Remove the center muffler .
5. Support the fuel tank with a jack.
6. Unscrew the brake hose mounting bolts (A).








7. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe (A), the leveling hose (B) and canister hose (C).




8. Unscrew the fuel tank mounting bolts (2) and nuts (2), and then remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION

Install the Fuel Tank according to the reverse order to REMOVAL procedure.

Tightening Torques
Fuel tank installation bolts: 39.2 - 54.0 Nm (4.0 - 5.5 kg-m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb-ft)


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