Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE, 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.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Drain the fuel tank.







5. Remove the bolts.

NOTE: Steps 5 through 7 pertain to four wheel drive models only.







6. Remove the rear LH bolt.







7. Remove the rear RH bolt and lower the fuel tank skid plate.







8. Use a suitable jack to support the fuel tank.







9. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent hose.







10. Remove the bolt and remove the fuel tank support strap.







11. Remove the bolts and push the fuel tank back until the lip clears the support bracket.







12. Lower the fuel tank just enough to expose the fuel lines and the fuel tank transducer connector.







13. Disconnect the fuel lines and the vapor lines.







14. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical supply connector near the frame rail. Lower the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION







1. Connect the fuel tank electrical supply connector near the frame rail.







2. Connect the fuel lines and the vapor lines.







3. Raise the fuel tank into position, slide it forward into the support bracket, and install the bolts.







4. Position the fuel tank support strap and install the bolt.







5. Install the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent hose.
1 Orient clamp bonding patch with top of the fuel tank.
2 Tighten the hose clamps.







6. Remove the jack.







7. Position the fuel tank skid plate and install the front bolts.

NOTE: Steps 7 through 9 pertain to four wheel drive models only.







8. Install the rear RH bolt.







9. Install the rear LH bolt.