Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
- Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (2) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Right Side (2) - Remove
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner- Right Side (5) - Position aside
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
- {If equipped} Electrical Connector @ Exhaust Control Valve Actuator - Disconnect
With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust system from the vehicle (1)
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement (2) - Remove
Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Mark (2) the relationship of the propeller shaft to the rear differential flange using a paint pen.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Support and secure the propeller shaft to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove
Fuel Tank Shield Retainer (1) - Remove [5x]
- Fuel Tank Shield (2) - Remove
Wiring Harness Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]
- Remove the harness retainers as needed.
Fuel Tank Vent Valve Hose (1) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Fuel Pump Fuel Feed Hose (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Ground Bolt (1) Remove
- Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (2) - Loosen
- Break seal of fuel tank filler hose (3) at fuel tank filler pipe.
- Fuel Tank Filler Evaporative Emission Valve Hose (4) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Fuel Tank Vent Hose (5) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose (6) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
- Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Remove [2x]
Fuel Tank (1) - Remove
- With assistance, move fuel tank to bench.
Rear Brake Pipe Nut (1) - Remove
- Plug the rear brake hose inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Cap the rear brake crossover pipe outlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the rear brake crossover pipe from the retainer (2).
Rear Brake Pipe Nut (2) - Remove
- Plug the brake pipe union outlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Cap the rear brake crossover pipe inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the rear brake crossover pipe from the 2 retainers (1).
- Maneuver the rear brake crossover pipe (3) out of the vehicle.
When removing the propeller shaft, do not remove the propeller shaft coupler from the propeller shaft assembly. The only bolts that should be removed are those that mount each coupler to the transmission output flange, and to the rear drive axle input flange. Failure to properly remove the propeller shaft assembly may cause coupler damage, resulting in necessary replacement of the entire propeller shaft.