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Fuel Tank: Removal

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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.
  1. Release fuel system pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pressure.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank. Drain fuel tank. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING FUEL TANK .
    CAUTION: There may be fuel in the fill tube. Remove hose carefully to reduce fuel splash.
  7. Disconnect fuel tank from rubber fill hose.
    NOTE: Wrap shop towels around hoses to catch any gasoline spillage.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Straps
    GC0021645Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Remove bolts from the fuel tank straps.
  9. Disconnect fuel line, in the front of the fuel tank. This is a quick connect fitting.
    Fig 2: Fuel Line
    GC0021646Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - FUEL LINE
    2 - FUEL TANK
  10. Lower fuel tank and remove the EVAP line and recirculation line.
  11. Remove vacuum line from LDP.
    Fig 3: Electrical Connector
    GC0021647Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Unlock the electrical connector then disconnect the electrical connector
  13. Remove hoses from EVAP canister.
  14. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
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