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Tank - Fuel

REMOVAL- EXCEPT DIESEL




1. Disconnect and separate fuel vent line (1) from fuel fill bezel (2).













2. Disconnect electrical connector at top of fuel pump module. To disconnect electrical connector: Push upward on red colored tab to unlock. Push on black colored tab while removing connector.
3. Disconnect necessary emission vent lines from leak pump and EVAP canister (4) and/or (5).
4. Disconnect fuel supply line (2) from fuel pump module (1).
5. Disconnect necessary emission vent lines from check valves (3) and/or (7) at top of tank.




6. Loosen clamps (3) and disconnect rubber fuel hoses at tank fittings.
7. Support tank with a hydraulic jack.




8. Remove two fuel tank strap nuts (5) and remove both tank support straps (4).
9. Continue to lower tank for removal.
10. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank.

INSTALLATION - EXCEPT DIESEL




1. If fuel tank is to be replaced, install fuel pump module into tank.
2. Disconnect clamps and remove rubber fuel fill hose and fuel vent hose at fuel fill tube. Install these two hoses to two fuel tank fittings. Rotate hoses until paint marks (2) on hoses line up with alignment marks (1). Tighten both clamps.




3. Position fuel tank (1) to hydraulic jack.
4. Raise tank (1) until positioned near body.
5. Continue raising tank until positioned snug to body.
6. Install and position both tank support straps (4). Install two fuel tank strap nuts (5) and tighten. Tighten rear strap nut first. Refer to Torque Specifications.




7. Connect rubber fill and vent hoses to fuel fill tube and tighten clamps (3).













8. Connect electrical connector to top of fuel pump module.
9. Connect necessary emission vent lines to leak pump and EVAP canister (4) and/or (5).
10. Connect fuel supply line (2) to fuel pump module (1).
11. Connect necessary emission vent lines from check valves (3) and/or (7) at top of tank.




12. Connect fuel vent line (1) to fuel fill bezel (2).
13. Fill fuel tank with fuel.
14. Start engine and check for fuel leaks near top of module.