Fuel Tank - Aft of Axle
FUEL TANK - AFT OF AXLEWARNING:
- 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.
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 from the fuel tank.
6. Position a jack under the fuel tank.
7. Remove the four fuel tank cover strap bolts.
8. Partially lower the fuel tank.
9. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel pump.
10. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
11. On gasoline fuel tanks, disconnect the hose(s) from the evaporative emission valve.
12. Lower the fuel tank.
13. If a new fuel tank is being installed, transfer the necessary components to the new fuel tank.
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.