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Removal (Left Tank)

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  1. Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING . Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the left rear tire. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel. See Figure.
  2. Remove both mufflers. See LEFT/RIGHT MUFFLER  under MISCELLANEOUS. Remove the driveline support assembly. See DRIVELINE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) . Disconnect the fuel fill hose and recirculation line from the fill pipe.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump jumper harness connector. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe at the rear of the left fuel tank. See. FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . See Figure. Cap the fuel pipes to prevent fuel system contamination. Loosen the fuel tank strap in order to drop the tank approximately one inch.
  4. Disengage the crossover tube CPA retainer by pulling the tab outward and rotate. See Figure. The crossover tube CPA is released when the latch disengages from the tank connection groove. Rotate crossover tube collar counter-clockwise to disengage. Disconnect the crossover tube from the left fuel tank by pulling straight out. Take care not to disturb the internal "O" rings in the fuel tank connections.
  5. Cap the EVAP pipe to prevent system contamination. Disconnect the EVAP crossover pipe quick-connect fitting at the left fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank strap mount bolts. Remove the fuel tank strap from the vehicle. Remove the fuel tank.