Service manual

FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-95
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Removal
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explo-
sive under certain conditions. Make sure the area
is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame
or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot
light. Do not smoke. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must
be completely wiped up immediately.
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Turn the ignition switch and engine stop switch OFF.
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Wa it until the engine cools down.
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Disconnect the battery (–) cable terminal (see Battery Re-
moval in the Electrical System chapter).
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Remove:
Electrical Parts Case (see Electrical Parts Case Re-
moval in the Frame chapter)
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Open the fuel tank cap [A] to lower the pressure in the
tank.
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During tank removal, keep the tank cap open to release
pressure in the tank. This makes fuel spillage less.
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Remove:
Storage Case (Optional Part)
Check Valve Hose [B]
Bolts [C]
Fuel Tank Bracket [D]
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Disconnect:
Fuel Pump Lead Connector [A]
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Be sure to place a piece of cloth around the fuel hose joint.
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Insert a minus screwdriver [B] into the slit on the joint lock
[C].
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Twist the driver to disconnect the joint lock [A].
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Pull the fuel hose joint [B] out of the outlet pipe.
WARNING
Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must
be completely wiped up immediately.
When the fuel hose is disconnected, fuel spills out
from the hose and the pipe because of residual
pressure. Cover the hose connection with a piece
of clean cloth to prevent fuel spillage.
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Close the fuel tank cap.
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Remove the fuel tank together with the tank case from the
vehicle right side.