Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the fuel fill hose (1) from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel fill vent hose (2) from the fuel tank.
- Clean all the fuel pipe connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
- Disconnect the rear fuel return pipe at the chassis fuel return pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the rear fuel feed pipe at the chassis fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank.
- Remove the attaching bolts (4) from the fuel tank strap. Discard attaching bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank straps (3).
- Carefully lower the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel sender and the fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly and the fuel pipes (6) from the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
- On models with the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister attached to the fuel tank, remove the (EVAP) hoses from the fuel tank and (EVAP) canister (2).
- Remove 2 tie-down straps from the (EVAP) canister (2) then remove the canister from the fuel tank. Discard tie-down straps.
- On all models, remove the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank from the fuel tank shield.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.