Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove fuel tank skid plate, if equipped. Disconnect filler tube and vent hose from fuel tank. Remove fuel from fuel tank using Storage Tanker (164-R3201). Attach fuel draining hose to storage tanker and insert hose through disconnected filler pipe hose. Siphon fuel from fuel tank. Support fuel tank using suitable jack. Remove fuel tank straps. Partially lower fuel tank. Disconnect fuel lines, evaporative hoses and electrical connectors from fuel tank. Remove fuel tank. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .