Fuel Tank: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining
- Remove the muffler and tailpipe. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe
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- Index mark the driveshaft and pinion flange for reference during installation.
- Remove and discard the driveshaft to pinion flange bolts.
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NOTE: Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.
- Support the driveshaft.
- Using a screwdriver inserted into the slot on the pinion flange, pry the driveshaft from the pinion flange. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
- Separate the driveshaft from the pinion flange.
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NOTE: Do not over articulate the driveshaft or damage may occur.
Remove the driveshaft center support bearing bolts and lower the driveshaft away from the rear axle flange.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
- Remove the nut and position the LH emergency brake cable bracket aside.
- Remove the nut and position the RH emergency brake cable bracket aside.
- Using an appropriate impact tool and a TP50 "Torx Plus" Socket Driver, remove the fuel tank strap bolts.
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NOTE: Once the fuel tank is removed from the vehicle, reinstall the driveshaft center support bearing bolts by hand and support the rear of the driveshaft with a jackstand or mechanics wire.
- Lower the front of the fuel tank and heat shield assembly.
- Remove the fuel tank and heat shield assembly.