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3-132 FUEL SYSTEM (DFI)
Fuel Tank
When removing with flat tip screwdriver
•Insert the flat tip screwdriver [A] into slit on the joint lock
 [B].
•Turn the driver to disconnect the joint lock.
When removing with fingers
•Open and push up [C] the joint lock with your fingers.
                           NOTICE
    Prying or excessively widening the joint lock ends
    for fuel hose removal will permanently deform the
    joint lock, resulting in a loose or incomplete lock
    that may allow fuel to leak and create the potential
    for a fire explosion. To prevent fire or explosion
    from a damaged joint lock, do not pry or excessively
    widen the joint lock ends when removing the fuel
    hose. The joint lock has a retaining edge that locks
    around the housing.

• Pull [A] the fuel hose joint [B] out of the outlet pipe.
                          WARNING
    Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain con-
    ditions and can cause severe burns. Be prepared
    for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely
    wiped up immediately. When the fuel hose is dis-
    connected, 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.

• Close   the fuel tank cap.
•○Do not apply
   Remove    the fuel tank, and place it on a flat surface.
                  the load to the fuel pipe of the fuel pump.
 • Cover the pipe [A].
   Clean  the  pipe
 • [C] to keep it clean.
                    and the hose joint [B] with the vinyl bags