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- Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are connected to the
quick connector.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), t hen check connections for fuel leaks by applying fuel
pressure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine, raise idle, and verify there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system connections.
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Read “General Precautions” before wo rking on the fuel system. Refer to FL-2, "General Precaution"
.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)"
.
2. Check the fuel level with the vehicle on a level surface. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (1/2 full), drain
the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates a level at
or below as shown (1/2 full).
• In case the fuel pump does not operate, use the following pro- cedure.
a. Insert fuel tubing of less than 25 mm (0.98 in) diameter into the fuel filler tube through the fuel f iller opening to drain fuel from the
fuel filler tube.
b. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube.
c. Insert fuel tubing into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain fuel from the fuel tank.
1. Lock ring 2. Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly3. O-ring
4. Fuel tank mounting straps 5. Fuel tank protector 6. Fuel tank
7. Fuel filler hose 8. Fuel filler hose 9. Grommet
10. Fuel filler cap Front
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• As a guide, if the fuel tank is full the fuel leve
l reaches or is less than the level on the fuel gauge as
shown, when approximately 34 (9 US gal, 7 1/2 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.
3. Open the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
4. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-182, "Work Procedure"
(QR25DE), EC-687, "Work Pro-
cedure" (VQ35DE).
5. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-36, "Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly"
.
6. Turn the four retainers (A) 90 ° in a clockwise direction and
remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
7. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly harness connector (C), EVAP hose quick connector
(A), and fuel feed hose (B) quick connector.
a. Disconnect the quick connectors as follows: • Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the
tube.
• If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull
several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them
by pulling.
CAUTION:
• The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
• Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
• Prevent acid liquid such as battery elect rolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
• Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and removal.
• Only when the tube is replaced, remove the remaining retainer on the tube or fuel level sensor,
fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly.
• When the tube or fuel level sen sor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly is replaced, also replace
the retainer with a new one (green colored retainer).
• To keep the connecting portio n clean and to avoid dam-
age and foreign materials, cover them completely with
plastic bags or something similar.
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8. Remove rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
9. Remove rear brake pads. Refer to BR-38, "BRAKE PAD : Removal and Installation"
.
10. Remove rear torque members and rear disc brake rotor.
11. Disconnect rear parking brake shoe, and remove rear cables from toggle lever. Refer to PB-9, "Removal
and Installation".
12. Disconnect the 4 park brake rear cable mounting nuts (A) and position the rear park brake cables aside.
13. Remove the tunnel stay and center exhaust tube, without muffler(s). Refer to EX-6, "Removal and Instal-
lation" (QR25DE), EX-11, "Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE).
14. Remove the fuel tank protector.
15. Disconnect the fuel filler hose and the recirculation hose at the fuel tank side.
16. Disconnect the EVAP line at the canister.
17. Remove the EVAP canister filter bracket mounti ng bolt and position EVAP canister filter and EVAP canis-
ter filter mounting bracket aside.
18. Disconnect the fuel tank mounting straps while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable jack. CAUTION:
Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition, due to the shape of the fuel tank bottom. Be sure to
secure tank at all times.
19. Remove the fuel tank.
20. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the fuel level sens or, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly to transfer to the
new fuel tank. Remove and discard the O-ring.
CAUTION:
• Discard the O-ring. Do not reuse the O-ring.
• Do not bend float arm during removal and installation.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the following.
• Before tightening the fuel tank mounting straps, tempor arily install the filler hose and the recirculation hose.
Tighten all fuel tank mounting strap bolts to specification, then tighten the hose clamps.
• Connect the quick connector as follows:
- Check the connection for damage or any foreign materials.
- Align the connector with the tube, then insert the connector straight into the tube until a click is heard.
• After the tube is connected, make sure the connection is secure by performing the following checks:
- Pull on the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely
connected.
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- Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are connected to the
quick connector.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine, raise idle, and verify there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system connections.
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EVAP CANISTER
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NOTE:
The EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP cani ster system pressure sensor can be removed without
removing the EVAP canister.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to FL-10, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the EVAP control system pressure sensor connector.
3. Remove the EVAP control system pressu re sensor and O-ring, if necessary.
CAUTION:
Discard the O-ring. Do not reuse O-ring.
4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose.
5. Remove the EVAP canister bolt.
6. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP breather hose.
7. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent control valve connector.
8. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent control valve hose.
9. Remove the EVAP canister.
10. Remove the EVAP canister vent c ontrol valve and O-ring, if necessary.
CAUTION:
Discard the O-ring. Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
NOTE:
Tighten EVAP canister bolt to the specified torque.
1. EVAP control system pressure sensor 2. EVAP canister 3. O-ring
4. EVAP canister vent control valve 5. O-ring Front
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Check EVAP canister as follows:
1. Block port (B).
2. Blow air into port (A) and check that it flows freely out of port (C).
3. Release blocked port (B).
4. Apply vacuum pressure to port (B) and check that vacuum pres-
sure exists at the ports (A) and (C).
5. Block port (A) and (B).
6. Apply pressure to port (C) and check that there is no leakage.
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EVAP CANISTER FILTER
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect EVAP hose from EVAP canister.
2. Remove the EVAP canister bolt and position EVAP canister aside.
3. Remove breather hoses from EVAP canister filter.
4. Remove EVAP canister filter.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Canister drain hose 2. EVAP hose 3. EVAP filter bracket
4. Evap canister filter Front
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