Repair Procedures: Removal: [4WD]

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, C) and fuel feed quick-connector (D).
1. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) connector
2. Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) connector
3. Fuel Pressure Sensor (FPS) connector
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Separate the fuel filler hose (A) by removing the clamp.

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Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).

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Remove the rear muffler assembly.
(Refer to "Rear Muffler ")
Remove the propeller shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Removal ")
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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Support the fuel tank with a jack (A).

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Remove the fuel tank bands (A) after removing the mounting nuts.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the fuel tank (A) by lowering the jack (B) slowly.

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