Fuel Tank - Aft-of-Axle

FUEL TANK - AFT-OF-AXLE

Exploded View

Aft-of-Axle Tank (Part 1):

Aft-of-Axle Tank (Part 2):

Midship Fuel Tank (Part 1):

Midship Fuel Tank (Part 2):

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an 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 serious personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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 serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Drain the fuel tank.
5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe and the filler vent tube from the fuel tank.







6. Position a suitable jack under the fuel tank.
7. Remove the fuel tank cradle bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

8. Remove the fuel tank cradle bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

9. Remove the nuts and the fuel tank support straps.
10. Partially lower the fuel tank.

Gasoline engines
11. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel vapor vent valve(s) quick connect coupling(s).







12. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.







All vehicles

13. NOTE: Gas shown, diesel similar.

Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump spring lock coupling.







14. Disconnect the fuel pump/fuel level sensor electrical connector.







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