Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean all fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) line connections and surrounding areas prior to disconnecting the lines in order to avoid possible fuel and/or EVAP system contamination.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Clip

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Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab With 34 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crw Cab With 34 Gal Tnk) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Rec Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) .
Remove the EVAP canister purge pipe from the fuel tank clip (1).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Clips

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Disconnect the EVAP rear pipe quick connect fittings from the rollover valve and the fuel tank module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Remove the EVAP rear pipe from the fuel tank clips (1 and 2).

Fig 3: Small EVAP Rear Pipe Quick Connect Fittings

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Disconnect the small EVAP rear pipe quick connect fittings from the rollover valve and the fuel tank module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .