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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Be sure to read "General Precautions" when working on fuel system. Refer to , "GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ".
  1. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE " .
  2. Open the fuel filler lid.
  3. Open the fuel filler cap and release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion trim and pad bolts, then lift up rear seat cushion. Refer to "REAR SEAT " .
  5. Remove the inspection hole cover for main fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly (Left side) by turning clips counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
    Fig 1: Removing Inspection Hole Cover
    G00769102Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Disconnect harness connector and quick connector for fuel feed tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Connector
    G00769103Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove the center muffler. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM " .
  8. Remove the rear propeller shaft (AWD model). Refer to "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT " .
  9. Remove the parking brake cables. Refer to "PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM " .
  10. Remove the rear final drive assembly (AWD model).
    • Using a transmission jack, support the bottom of the rear final drive assembly. Refer to "REAR FINAL DRIVE " .
  11. Remove the mounting nuts on the rear suspension member, and lower the transmission jack carefully until just before the rear suspension member is removed from the stud bolts on the vehicle (AWD model).

    Refer to REAR .

  12. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  13. Disconnect fuel filler hose, EVAP/Vent line hose and EVAP (Recirculation) hose at the other end than fuel tank side.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose, EVAP/Vent Line Hose And EVAP (Recirculation) Hose
    G00769104Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel tank.
  15. Remove fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Removing Fuel Tank
    G00769105Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.