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Removal & Installation (Upper Trunk Rack Mounted)

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  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  .
    2. NOTE: Rear rack assembly is optional. Not all vehicles are equipped with rear rack assembly.
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove rear rack fuel tank assembly, if equipped. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (REAR RACK ASSEMBLY)  . Remove upper fuel tank rack trunk trim to expose fuel tank rack assembly. Remove trunk rear opening trim plate. Remove nylon nuts. Remove flexible tube shield. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left rear wheel. Remove 4 lower splash flap push pins. Remove lower splash flap.
  3. Tighten manual lockdown valve jackscrews on bottom tank assemblies. Vent system of residual pressure by slowly loosening fuel line tube nut fitting on fuel line to upper tank rack assembly. After system is vented, disconnect fitting. Disconnect upper tank rack assembly wiring harness 8-pin connector. Remove connector from bracket. Remove upper fuel tank rack assembly-to-body bolts above rear axle. Lower vehicle.
  4. Remove retaining nuts from flexible tube. Position fuel lines and wiring harness aside in luggage compartment. Remove luggage compartment upper fuel tank rack assembly bolts. Install Fuel Tank Removal Bracket Set (303-F010) into upper fuel tank rack assembly guides. Secure bracket set with retaining pins.
    WARNING: Ensure removal bracket set is secured to upper fuel rack assembly with retaining pins or possible vehicle damage or personal injury may occur.
  5. Using Powertrain Lift (014-00765) and fuel tank removal bracket set , remove upper fuel tank rack assembly. Adjust bracket as necessary to maintain clearance during removal of upper tank rack. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate new "O" rings with 5W-30 engine oil. After installation is complete, CNG fuel lines must be leak tested. Perform appropriate leak test under FUEL SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - EEC-V - NGV article.
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