Aft of Axle Fuel Tank

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel Pressure Release.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose and the filler pipe vent tube from the fuel tank.







6. Position a jack under the fuel tank.







7. Remove the four fuel tank cover strap bolts.







8. Remove the four fuel tank cover strap bolts.







9. Partially lower the fuel tank.
10. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel pump.







11. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.







12. Lower the fuel tank.
13. If a new fuel tank is being installed, transfer the necessary components to the new fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.