Fuel Tank: Removal

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

Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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Remove the retainers and the heat shield.

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Remove and discard the front flange clamp.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Remove and discard the rear muffler flange clamp.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Detach the isolators and remove the rear muffler assembly.

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Detach the isolators and remove the front muffler pipe assembly.

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Remove the driveshaft. Refer to: Driveshaft .
NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel lines after releasing the fuel system pressure. When disconnecting or removing any fuel lines, carefully drain any residual fuel into a suitable container.
- Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling and detach the fuel tube routing retaining clip. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Detach the parking brake cable routing retainer.
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Disconnect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Disconnect the fuel vapor return tube quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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- Disconnect the RDU electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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- Disconnect the RDU housing vent tube.
- Detach the RDU housing vent tube routing retainer.
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NOTE: Position a transmission jack under the subframe before removing the subframe bolts.

Remove the subframe bolts. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

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Lower the subframe assembly enough to gain access to the fuel tank. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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Remove the fuel tank strap bolts. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack Use the General Equipment: Retaining Strap

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Lower the fuel tank enough to gain access to the vapor tubes. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack Use the General Equipment: Retaining Strap

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- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the fuel tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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Loosen the clamp and remove the hose.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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Detach the fuel vapor tube from the molded slot in the fuel tank.

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- Lower the front of the fuel tank. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack Use the General Equipment: Retaining Strap
- Remove the fuel tank.

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