Repair Procedures: Removal: [2WD]

Release the residual pressure in the fuel line.
(Refer to " RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE ")
Remove the rear seat cushion.
(Refer to " [Rear Seat Cushion Assembly] ")
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).

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Disconnect the connectors (A, B) and fuel feed quick-connector (C).
1. Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) connector
2. Fuel Pressure Sensor (FPS) connector
3. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) connector
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Remove the rear muffler assembly.
(Refer to " Rear Muffler ")
Remove the fuel filler hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe (A).

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Separate the ventilation hose (A).

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Separate the vapor hose quick-connector (A).

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Remove the front floor under cover (A) and rear floor under cover (B).
Tightening torque:

7.9 -11.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.6 lb.ft)

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Remove heat protector (A).
Tightening torque:

7.9 -11.7 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.6 lb.ft)

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Support the fuel tank on a jack.
Remove the fuel tank band (B) after removing the mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

40.0 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 29.0 - 39.7 Ib.ft)

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Remove the fuel tank by lowering the jack slowly.