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Fuel Tank: Removal

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  1. Remove fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pressure. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  2. Drain fuel into an appropriate gasoline safety container. If fuel pump operates, fuel can be drained through fuel supply hose. If fuel pump does not operate but fuel level in tank is below fuel filler hose, fuel can be siphoned through fuel filler hose. Disconnect hose from filler neck. If fuel tank is full and fuel pump does not operate, drain fuel from filler neck.
  3. To drain fuel from filler neck, support fuel tank using transmission jack. Loosen fuel tank mounting straps with passenger-side strap loosened more than driver-side strap. Lower tank slightly. Loosen filler neck to filler hose clamp. Slide clamp back on hose. To minimize fuel spill, wrap shop towels around filler hose. Disconnect filler hose from filler neck. Drain fuel tank through filler hose.
  4. Disconnect all vent hoses and filler hose. Place a transmission jack under center of fuel tank, and apply slight pressure. Remove fuel tank retaining straps. Lower tank on transmission jack far enough to access fuel pump module connectors. Disconnect fuel tubes and fuel gauge sending unit connections from fuel pump module. Remove ground strap (if equipped). Remove fuel tank.
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