Attention. Store drained fuel in a safe place. Observe fire safety regulations.
Removal
1. Disconnect the (-) battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure (see above).
3. Relieve the pressure in the fuel tank by opening the fuel filler cap.
4.
2WD models:
Open the trunk lid, remove the inspection hole cover and disconnect the 5-pin fuel pump connector. (On models with navigation, remove the TV receiver).
4WD models:
Open the trunk lid, remove the inspection hole covers and disconnect the 4-pin fuel pump connector and the 2-pin intermediate fuel pump connector.
5. Remove the fuel pump and drain the fuel using a hand pump.
6. Raise the vehicle, remove the rear wheels and release the parking brake.
7. 2WD models:
Remove the resonator installed behind the catalytic converter, (see chapter Mechanical part of the engine).
4WD models:
Remove the resonator installed behind the catalytic converter, (see chapter Mechanical part of the engine), remove the propeller shaft B from the rear differential (see chapter Drive shafts and differential).
8. Disconnect the filler tube and breather tube.
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9. 2WD models:
Disconnect the quick-release hoses (see above) and the fuel vapor bleed hose:
4WD models:
Disconnect the quick-connect pipe (see above), fuel filter (see above) and fuel vapor bleed pipe.
10. Disconnect the 2-pin ABS wheel sensor connector.
11.
2WD models:
Remove the rear stabilizer bar, insulator and parking brake cable brackets.
4WD models:
Remove the rear stabilizer bar and parking brake cable brackets.
12. Remove the parking brake cable.
13. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts and remove the brake caliper.
14. Pass the brake caliper between the rear suspension rods and secure it to the rear suspension spring.
15. Unscrew the lower bolt of the rear shock absorber.
16. Support the rear suspension with a jack, unscrew the mounting bolts, strut bolts and slowly lower the rear suspension.
17. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the fuel tank bandage.
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Information obtained from this source: HondaBook