Fuel Tank

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Straps

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WARNING: Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or death.

Release fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
Remove the negative battery cable.
Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pressure.
Raise and support the vehicle.
With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank. Drain fuel tank refer to DRAINING FUEL TANK .
CAUTION: There may be fuel in the fill tube. Remove hose carefully to reduce fuel splash.
Disconnect fuel tank from rubber fill hose.
NOTE: wrap shop towels around hoses to catch any gasoline spillage.
Remove bolts from the fuel tank straps.

Fig 2: Fuel Line
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1 - FUEL LINE

2 - FUEL TANK
Disconnect fuel line, in the front of the fuel tank. This is a quick connect fitting.
Lower fuel tank and remove the EVAP line and recirculation line.
Remove vacuum line from LDP.

Fig 3: Electrical Connector
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Unlock the electrical connector then disconnect the electrical connector
Remove hoses from EVAP canister.
Remove fuel tank from vehicle.