Fuel Tank (G2263607): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Place the vehicle in a well ventilated, quarantined area and arrange ' No Smoking/Petrol Fumes' signs about the vehicle.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles

Before working on the fuel system make sure to study the fuel system health and safety information.
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Drain the fuel tank.
Refer to: FUEL TANK DRAINING - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: REAR DRIVESHAFT - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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- Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove wheel arch air deflector.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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- Remove the 8 clips.
- Remove the 6 bolts.
- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Remove the undershield.
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- Release the hose clamp.
- Release the fuel filler pipe.
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- Remove the 4 nuts.
- Remove the heatshield.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

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Disconnect the fuel line.

The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles with fuel fired booster heater
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

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Disconnect the 2 fuel lines from the Fuel Fired Booster Heater (FFBH) pump.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.

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- Disconnect the fuel line.
- Release the clip.
The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.

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- Remove the nut.
- Remove the fuel tank shield.
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- Using suitable equipment, support the fuel tank.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Remove the 4 bolts and the nut.
- Remove the 2 fuel tank support straps.
- Lower the fuel tank and disconnect the vapor pipe from the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles with fuel fired booster heater
NOTE: Only do the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.

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- Release the 5 clips.
- Remove the 3 fuel lines from the fuel tank.
The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles without fuel fired booster heater
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- Release the 4 clips.
- Remove the fuel line from the fuel tank.