Fuel Tank - Vehicles With: Midship Fuel Tank: Removal

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
4. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining .
5. NOTE: Typical application shown.

   Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the fuel tank filler hose and vent hose from the fuel tank filler pipe.

   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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6. Disconnect the 2 fuel line quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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7. NOTE: Typical application shown.

   Disconnect the EVAP canister quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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8. NOTE: Do not apply open flame to the fuel tank strap bolts, use a magnetic induction tool to heat the fuel tank strap bolts.
   NOTE: Use an Induction Innovations MD-700 Mini-Ductor II Magnetic Induction Heater Kit or equivalent.
   NOTE: Adhesive is applied to threads on fuel tank strap bolts during manufacture.

   Using a magnetic induction tool, apply heat for 20 seconds to each the fuel tank strap bolt to soften the adhesive, following the tool manufacturer's instructions.

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9. NOTE: Typical application shown.
   NOTE: New bolts must be installed.

   Using a suitable lifting and lowering tool, support the fuel tank. Heat the fuel tank strap bolts one at a time using a magnetic induction tool. Remove and discard the fuel tank strap bolts using hand tools. Partially lower the fuel tank for access.

   Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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10. NOTE: Typical application shown.

    Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the fuel tank.

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