Fuel Tank: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
Remove the retainers and the splash shield.

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Remove the retainers and the air deflector.

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Remove the retainers and the heat shield.

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Remove the exhaust. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe .
Remove the screws, pushpin and the air deflector.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Remove the screw, nut and the aero shield.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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Disconnect the electrical connector and position the harness aside.

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Remove the retainers and the deflector.

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- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose from the fuel filler pipe.
  Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
- Disconnect the Fuel Feed Line and Vapor Tube.
  Refer to: Quick Release Coupling . Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
- Remove the fuel tank strap bolts and detach the holding clip.
  Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
  
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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- Lower the fuel tank far enough to disconnect the electrical connector and vapor lines. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Remove the fuel tank.
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