Midship

Fuel Line Disconnect Tool:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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.

NOTE: Plastic fuel tank shown, steel fuel tank similar.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Relieve the fuel pressure.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.







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







6. Position the jack under the fuel tank.

NOTE: If equipped, the skid plate must be removed.







7. Remove the bolts.

NOTE: The body has been removed in the illustration for clarity.







8. Remove the bolts.







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







11. Disconnect the fuel tank connections.
^ Disconnect the evaporative emission return tubes.
^ Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector.







12. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.







13. Lower the fuel tank.
14. If a new fuel tank is being installed, transfer the fuel pump, fuel tank sending unit, the evaporative emissions valves, and the fuel tank pressure sensor (if equipped) to the new fuel tank.

INSTALLATION












1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.