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Trig3r · 02-20-2008, 01:09 PM

alright.. i have seemed to get my self stuck......

At first i thought i could just simpley removal the fuel tank
after removing the diff. and drive shaft....

Do i need to drop the whole rear subframe?

its an s14 btw.

beetlejuice · 02-20-2008, 01:17 PM

S13...no.

S14...have no idea.

Z...have even less of an idea.

On the s13, don't forget the small bolt holding the filler neck near the fuel door.

***S14DB*** · 02-20-2008, 01:18 PM

S14, Drop the subframe.

Trig3r · 02-20-2008, 01:22 PM

its an s14 , should have put that up there srry about that... thnx guys
Guess ill be droppin the subframe....
Any helpful Tips?

projectRDM · 02-20-2008, 01:59 PM

Unbolt it first. Hard to drop otherwise.

rappadan · 02-20-2008, 02:08 PM

yo just removed mine last week, you have to drop the subrame. Its alot easier if the fuel tank is empty. Once subframe is removed, there are 2 straps holding it in, remove fuel lines on passenger side. Removal of fuel filler hose is done through fuel pump access hole, or underneath depending on location of clamp. Have fun

***S14DB*** · 02-20-2008, 02:40 PM

Remove the access panel under the package tray(the hump behind the seat in the trunk).
Remove the Electrical Connectors.
Take wheels off.
Take brake calipers off and zip tie to springs. Rotors will be loose so take them off too.
Unbolt Damper from Knuckle.
Unbolt driveshaft.
Remove exhaust center section.
Put floor jack on bottom of Differential.
Unbolt Front Triangle braces and Front mounts.
Unbolt rear mounts.
Lower Subframe.
Remove Filler tube.
Remove Supply, Return and Evap lines at the body connectors(around the axel). Mark the lines so you know which goes were.
Remove Tank Brush Plate.
Support Tank.
Remove Straps.

Trig3r · 02-20-2008, 08:33 PM

Big Props// and thanks for all who offered advice.

02-20-2008, 01:09 PM	#1
Trig3r Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fuel TAnk Removal alright.. i have seemed to get my self stuck...... At first i thought i could just simpley removal the fuel tank after removing the diff. and drive shaft.... Do i need to drop the whole rear subframe? its an s14 btw. Last edited by Trig3r; 02-20-2008 at 01:23 PM.. Reason: forgot to identify model

02-20-2008, 01:17 PM	#2
beetlejuice Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Me? Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13...no. S14...have no idea. Z...have even less of an idea. On the s13, don't forget the small bolt holding the filler neck near the fuel door. __________________ jollydwarf.com

02-20-2008, 01:18 PM	#3
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	S14, Drop the subframe. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
Trig3r Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 its an s14 , should have put that up there srry about that... thnx guys Guess ill be droppin the subframe.... Any helpful Tips?

02-20-2008, 01:59 PM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Unbolt it first. Hard to drop otherwise. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

02-20-2008, 02:08 PM	#6
rappadan Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Herndon,VA!!! Age: 38 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yo just removed mine last week, you have to drop the subrame. Its alot easier if the fuel tank is empty. Once subframe is removed, there are 2 straps holding it in, remove fuel lines on passenger side. Removal of fuel filler hose is done through fuel pump access hole, or underneath depending on location of clamp. Have fun

02-20-2008, 02:40 PM	#7
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Remove the access panel under the package tray(the hump behind the seat in the trunk). Remove the Electrical Connectors. Take wheels off. Take brake calipers off and zip tie to springs. Rotors will be loose so take them off too. Unbolt Damper from Knuckle. Unbolt driveshaft. Remove exhaust center section. Put floor jack on bottom of Differential. Unbolt Front Triangle braces and Front mounts. Unbolt rear mounts. Lower Subframe. Remove Filler tube. Remove Supply, Return and Evap lines at the body connectors(around the axel). Mark the lines so you know which goes were. Remove Tank Brush Plate. Support Tank. Remove Straps. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-20-2008, 08:33 PM	#8
Trig3r Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thnk Big Props// and thanks for all who offered advice.