Fuel Tank - Removal

FWD






WARNING: The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine OFF. Until the fuel pressure has been properly relieved from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system.

1. Release the fuel system pressure Service and Repair
2. Drain the fuel tank Procedures
3. Remove exhaust muffler, Removal.
4. Remove one bolt (1), two nuts (3) and splash shield (2).





5. Disconnect the fuel pump module quick connect fitting (2) from the body mounted fuel line bundleService and Repair
6. Disconnect the purge line quick connect fitting (1)from the body mounted fuel line bundleService and Repair





7. Disconnect the fuel purge line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank connection Service and Repair






NOTE: The fuel fill tube vent line quick connect fitting (3) is located at the rear of the fuel tank (1) near the parking brake cable (2).

8. Disconnect the fuel fill tube vent line (3) and remove from the fuel tank quick connect fitting Service and Repair










WARNING: Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack or equivalent. Use straps to secure the fuel tank to the jack. Failure to properly support and secure the fuel tank during removal may cause fuel to spill or the fuel tank to fall from the jack.

9. Use a transmission jack to support fuel tank (1), remove fuel tank strap bolts (2) and straps (3).
10. Partially lower tank to gain access to pump module electrical connector.





11. Disconnect electrical connector (1) at fuel pump module (2).
12. Continue lowering tank for removal.
13. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank Fuel Tank - Removal










14. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove four fasteners and fuel tank shield (1) from fuel tank (2).