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FUEL TANK FL-7 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > C D E F G H I J K L M A FL N P O REMOVAL WARNING: Follow the “General Precautions” before working on the fuel system. Refer to . 1. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank. . 3. Check the fuel level on level gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (half "1/2"), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as shown, or less. NOTE: Fuel will be spilled when removing the lower fuel filler hose if the level is above "1/2". • As a guide, the fuel level reaches the fuel gauge position as shown, or less, when approximately 43 (11 3/8 US gal, 9 1/2 Imp gal) of fuel are drained from the full fuel tank. • If the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure to drain the fuel to the specified level. a. Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter into the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler opening to drain the fuel from fuel filler pipe. b. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe. 4. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to (VQ40DE), 5. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. • Disconnect the fuel feed hose from the molded clip in the side of the fuel tank. Disconnect the quick connector as follows: • Hold the sides of the connector, push in the 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: 13. Fuel filler hose grommet 14. Fuel filler cap 15. EVAP canister hose 16. Clamp 17. Fuel tank protector Front AWBIA0161ZZ 2011 Pathfinder |