Removal Procedure
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- Remove the rear fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 4.35L (11.5 gal) Tank Rear) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank Front) .
- Remove the chassis wiring harness ground bolt (2).
- Remove the left rear lamp ground wire (4) and fill pipe ground strap (5) from the frame.
- Remove the rear axle vent hose clip from the fill pipe neck.
- Loosen the fuel tank fill hose clamp (1) at the front tank.
- Disconnect the fuel fill hose evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the fuel fill hose from the front tank.
- Remove the fuel fill hose integral clamp from the crossmember.
- Remove the fuel fill hose/pipe assembly.
- Cap the open end of the fuel tank in order to prevent fuel system contamination.
- Cap the open ends of the fuel/EVAP lines in order to prevent fuel/EVAP system contamination.
- If replacing any serviceable part of the fill pipe assembly proceed to the disassemble procedure, otherwise proceed to the installation procedure.