Fuel Tank - Midship

FUEL TANK - MIDSHIP

Midship Fuel Tank (Part 1):

Midship Fuel Tank (Part 2):

Exploded View

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Gas shown, diesel similar.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Drain the fuel tank.







5. Disconnect the fuel pump/fuel sender electrical connector.







6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.

Gasoline only







7. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling.

All vehicles
8. Position the jack under the fuel tank.
9. Remove the nut and the front fuel tank support strap.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

10. Remove the nut and the rear fuel tank support strap.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

11. Partially lower the fuel tank.







12. NOTE: Gas shown, diesel similar.

Disconnect the fuel tube push connect fitting.







13. NOTE: Gas shown, diesel similar.

Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube quick connect coupling.

14. Lower the fuel tank.
15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.