Fuel Tank: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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 .
- Disconnect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Release the retainer clip.
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- Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack and remove the fuel tank strap bolts.
  Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Lower the fuel tank.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness clip.

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NOTE: The procedure step requires the aid of the another technician.

Remove the fuel tank.

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