Warning! See warnings at the beginning Relieving pressure in the fuel system.
Note: The procedure is greatly simplified if the gas tank is emptied beforehand.
1. To relieve excess pressure, remove the fuel tank filler cap.
2. Release residual pressure in the fuel system (see Relieving pressure in the fuel system).
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
4. Unscrew the drain plug and drain the remaining fuel in the tank into a prepared container of suitable volume (see accompanying illustration). If there is no drain plug, pump out the fuel using a special kit, which can be purchased at almost any automotive accessory store.
Warning! Never suck out gasoline with your mouth!
5. Remove the rear seat (see Chapter Body) and disconnect the wiring from the fuel flow sensor and fuel pump (see Checking the condition and replacing fuel lines and their fittings and Removal and installation the fuel pump). Also disconnect the fuel hoses from the pump (see Checking the condition and replacing fuel lines and their fittings).
6. Jack up the rear of the car and place it on supports.
7a. Remove the fuel tank and fuel line guards. Civic models use one large panel.
7b. On Integra models – two small (see accompanying illustrations).
8. Mark and disconnect the fuel hoses and their mounting brackets on the tank (see accompanying illustration).
9. Support the fuel tank with a floor jack. Place a strong wooden block between the jack head and the bottom of the tank to distribute the load.
10. Loosen the bolts securing both fuel tank mounting brackets (see accompanying illustration).
11. Lower the brackets and remove the tank from under the vehicle.
12. Installation is carried out in reverse order.