Fuel Tank: Removal

(See PRECAUTION  )

1. Disengage the 14 claws and remove the front door scuff plate.
   Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Scuff Plate Claws

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1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the rear door scuff plate.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Scuff Plate Claws

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1. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the rear seat cushion LH.

1. Pull back the floor carpet.
   Fig 3: Identifying Floor Carpet

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2. Remove the center floor silencer pad LH.
   Fig 4: Identifying Center Floor Silencer Pad LH

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3. Remove the 3 screws from the center floor.
   Fig 5: Identifying Center Floor Screws

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4. Disconnect the connector.
   Fig 6: Identifying Connector

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1. Loosen the clamp bolt, and disconnect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose.
   Fig 7: Identifying Clamp Bolt

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1. Pinch the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull out the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube.
   NOTE:

   • Check that there is no dirt or mud around the quick connector before performing this work, because the quick connector has an O-ring which seals the pipe and the connector. Clean the connector if necessary.
   • Do not use any tools in this work.
   • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube.
   • To protect the tube, cover it with a vinyl bag after disconnecting it.
   • When the connector and the pipe are stuck, turn the retainer carefully to free and then disconnect the fuel tank tube.