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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: Some auxiliary tanks are stand alone applications and some are dual tank applications.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  5. Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe and the fuel tank filler pipe vent hose from the fuel tank.

    6. Gasoline engines 

  6. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel pump (FP) module quick connect coupling and the fuel supply tube-to-FP module quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube-to-fuel tank grade vent valve quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .

    8. Diesel engine 

  8. Disconnect the fuel return tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling and fuel supply tube-to-fuel level sensor quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .

    9. All vehicles 

  9. Remove the fuel tank heat shield and bolts
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  10. Place a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.
  11. Remove fuel tank strap nut and bolt and carefully position the 2 fuel tank straps aside.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  12. Lower the fuel tank.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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