REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-removal Operation
  • Fuel Draining
  • Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Rear Seat Assembly ).

 Post-installation Operation
  • Checking for Fuel Leaks (Refer to ).
  • Rear Seat Cushion Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Rear Seat Assembly ).
  • Refilling Fuel




Removal steps
<<A>>
 >>A<<
 1.
 Fuel main pipe connection
<<B>>
·
 Main muffler and heat protector panel rear (Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler ).


2.
 Levelling hose connection


3.
 Fuel filler hose connection


4.
 Fuel vapour hose connection

>>B<<
 5.
 Fuel tank band
<<C>>
 >>B<<
 6.
 Fuel tank assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> FUEL MAIN PIPE DISCONNECTION
1.Release the fuel pressure in the fuel line (Refer to GROUP 13A - On-vehicle Service, Reduce Fuel Pressure in Pressurized Fuel Lines ).




2.Follow the steps below to unlock the fuel main pipe connector.
(1) Compress the retainer tabs of the fuel main pipe connector to unlock it.
(2) Pull out the connector with the retainer still attached to the pipe of the fuel pump and gauge assembly.
note Remove the retainer from the pipe and then assemble the retainer into the connector.

<<B>> MAIN MUFFLER/HEAT PROTECTOR PANEL REAR REMOVAL
1.Remove the two muffler hangers on the vehicle rear side to create sufficient clearance for the removal and installation of the heat protector panel rear.
2.Remove the heat protector panel rear.

<<C>> FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Support the fuel tank assembly with a transmission jack, and remove the mounting bolts of the fuel tank assembly. Then, remove the fuel tank assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< FUEL MAIN PIPE CONNECTION
caution After the installation, slightly pull the fuel main pipe to check that it is connected securely. At this time, also check that there is approximately 1 mm play.
Follow the steps below to lock the fuel main pipe connector.
1.Make sure that the fuel pump and gauge assembly and the fuel main pipe connector remains straight.
2.Insert the connector into the fuel pump and gauge assembly until it clicks into place.

>>B<< FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY/FUEL TANK BAND INSTALLATION

The shape of the mounting bolt shown in the figure differs from that of the other mounting bolts (3 locations).