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Removal And Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  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. Remove the 7 bolts and the fuel tank shield.
    • To install, tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube quick connect fitting. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube and fuel supply tube quick connect fittings from the fuel pump module. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  8. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick connect fittings from the fuel tank grade vent valves. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  9. Place a suitable lifting device under the fuel tank.
  10. Remove the 3 fuel tank strap bolts and carefully position the 2 fuel tank straps aside.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  11. Lower the fuel tank.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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