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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining 
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Exhaust Muffler - Remove - Exhaust Muffler Replacement (FWD)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (AWD)
  5. Propeller Shaft - Remove - Propeller Shaft Replacement
  6. Fig 1: Wiring Harness
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  7. Wiring Harness 1 - Disconnect
  8. Fig 2: Fuel Feed Pipe
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  9. Wiring Harness 1 @ Retainer 2 Remove
  10. Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (3) - Remove
  11. Fuel Tank Filler Hose (4) - Remove
  12. Fuel Tank Vent Pipe (5) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  13. Fuel Feed Pipe (6) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  14. Fig 3: Fuel Tank Strap
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  15. Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
  16. Fuel Tank Strap Bolt 1 - Remove
  17. Fuel Tank Strap 2 - Remove
  18. Fig 4: Fuel Tank
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  19. Fuel Tank 1 - Remove
  20. If replacing fuel tank transfer parts as necessary.