Removal Procedure
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- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engine) or Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (5.3L (L59) Engine) .
- Remove the fuel tank fill pipe. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement (Pickup) or Filler Tube Replacement (Pickup - 5.3L (L59) Engine) or Filler Tube Replacement (1500 Crew Cab) or Filler Tube Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Filler Tube Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) .
- Remove the fuel tank shield bolts and shield, if necessary.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Pickup) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Pickup - 5.3L (L59) Engine) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (1500 Crew Cab) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Cab/Chassis) .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line from the tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Cap the fuel and EVAP lines in order to prevent possible system contamination.
- Place an adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank strap bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank straps.
- Remove the harness clip from the frame.
- Lower the fuel tank under the electrical connectors are accessible.
- Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor (1) electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tank sending unit (2) electrical connector, perform the following:
- Disengage the gray retainer.
- Push down the black clip.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Completely lower the fuel tank.
- With the aid of an assistant, place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
- If necessary, remove the sending unit. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement (5.3L (L59) Engine) .