Fuel Tank - Removal

REMOVAL






WARNING: The fuel system may be under a constant pressure (even with the engine off). Before servicing the fuel pump module, the fuel system pressure must be released.

1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure Service and Repair
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).





3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Perform the fuel tank draining procedure Procedures
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from ESIM switch (4).
6. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the front of the fuel tank (10).
7. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (8) at the rear of the fuel tank.
8. Loosen the fill hose retaining clamp (9) at the rear of the fuel tank and disconnect the fill hose.
9. Using a suitable hydraulic jack with a fuel tank adapter, support the fuel tank.





10. Remove the two fuel tank support strap retaining nuts (5) and remove both fuel tank support straps (4).
11. Carefully lower the fuel tank a few inches and disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector.
12. Disconnect the fuel line quick-connect fitting at the fuel pump module.
13. Lower the fuel tank and remove from hydraulic jack.
14. If fuel pump module removal is necessary Fuel Tank - Removal