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


  1. Place a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank shield.
  2. Remove the 4 bolts from the fuel tank shield.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  3. Lower the fuel tank.
  4. Remove the 2 nuts from the fuel tank straps and remove the fuel tank straps.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the fuel tank from the fuel tank shield.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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