Fuel Tank: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove fuel filler cap and perform STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect negative cable from battery.
- Drain fuel tank dry into holding tank or a properly labeled GASOLINE safety container.
- Raise vehicle on hoist and support.
- Use a transmission jack to support fuel tank. Remove bolts from fuel tank straps.
- Lower tank slightly.
- Disconnect the fuel filler vent tube.
- Disconnect fuel line and vapor line.
- Disconnect the vacuum line from the LDP.
- Disconnect fuel filler tube by loosing the clamp and removing hose.
- Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock. The fuel pump module electrical connector has a retainer that locks it in place.
- Push down on connector retainer and pull connector off module.
- Lower tank from vehicle.