Removal and Replacement

FUEL TANK

Exploded View

Part 1:

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.
- 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.
- Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the fuel tank.

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator.
4. Remove the rear driveshaft.

All vehicles
5. Release the clamp and remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

6. Position a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.
7. Detach the parking brake cable pin-type retainer from the LH fuel tank strap.
8. Remove the 2 bolts and position the 2 fuel tank straps aside.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

9. Partially lower the fuel tank enough to disconnect the fuel vapor tube assembly-to-fuel tank quick connect coupling.
10. Remove the fuel tank.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.