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.

CAUTION: Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shut down. This pressure must be relieved before servicing of the fuel system is begun. A valve is provided on the throttle body for this purpose. Remove the air cleaner and relieve system pressure by using Rotunda pressure gauge tool T80L-9974-A or equivalent and drain the system through the drain tube.

1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.






3. Disconnect the push connect fitting from the fuel filter outlet.
4. Remove the fuel tank support straps.
5. Partially lower the fuel tank.

CAUTION: When lowering the fuel tank, ensure that excessive strain is not placed on vapor tubes and wiring connectors.






6. Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor electrical connector.






7. Disconnect the vapor tube from the fuel tank.






8. Remove the fuel tank.
1 Push the retaining collar upwards.
2 Compress the retaining collar tangs.
3 Remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions will result in personal injury.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.