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Removal (3.8L)

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  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING . Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel house filler pipe opening cover. Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel fill pipe. Remove the rear suspension support assembly. See SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY in appropriate REAR SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION.
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe and the fuel return pipe. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
  4. Disconnect the EVAP pipe (2) from the EVAP canister. Remove the fuel and EVAP retainer from the frame. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical harness from the retainers.
  5. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts. Remove the fuel tank.