Fuel tank removal

[Daniel9807]

Hi I need to replace the brake lines from front to rear. In order for me to this I need to remove fuel tank. Does anyone know how to get it completely out?. The fuel tank is loose and can be wiggled but can’t get it out. Does the rear axel need to be dropped. If so how do you get the bolt out on driver side coz fuel tank is in the way. If only the bolt was the other way round it wouldn’t be a problem. I’ve spend around 8hours on this and still no further.
Any advise is much appreciated

Thanks

 

[Daniel9807]

Oh forgot to mention the car is a 2005 1.4l seat Leon mk1

 

[mty12345]

Haynes says the rear axle needs to be removed or at least lowered, but it doesn't make any mention of how to get to the bolt though.

 

[Daniel9807]

Ok great I’m just going to cut the bolt out with axsaw and replace with new one.

At least I was on the right track

Thanks

 

[mty12345]

No worries mate, good luck.