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Tank Removal

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Fig 1: FUEL TANK VALVES
GC0025628Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - FUEL TANK 10 - FUEL TANK STRAPS
2 - FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCK RING 11 - HEAT SHIELD
3 - FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY 12 - CHECK (CONTROL) VALVE
4 - FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE -
5 - FUEL FILL TUBE -
6 - FRESH AIR TUBE -
7 - FUEL FILL HOSE -
8 - FRESH AIR FILTER -
9 - NVLD PUMP
  1. If equipped, remove fuel tank skid plate and tow hooks. Certain equipment packages will also require removal of the trailer hitch. Refer to Tow Hooks, Trailer Hitch or Skid Plate in INTERIOR/EXTERIOR for removal/installation procedures.
  2. Disconnect and separate fresh air tube (6) quick-connect fitting. See Fig 1.
  3. Disconnect air tubes at front of NVLD pump (9). See Fig 1.
  4. Disconnect NVLD pump (9) electrical connector. See Fig 1.
  5. Disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector jumper. This is located near front of fuel tank.
  6. Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
  7. Remove 4 fuel tank strap bolts (10) (2 at front of tank; 2 at rear of tank), and remove both tank support straps. See Fig 1.
  8. Carefully lower tank a few inches.
    Fig 2: FUEL DELIVERY COMPONENTS
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    1 - FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCK RING 4 - EVAP CANISTER
    2 - FUEL PUMP MODULE 5 - NVLD PUMP
    3 - ISOLATOR SLEEVE 6 - FUEL TANK
  9. Continue lowering tank while guiding remaining hoses and lines through plastic isolator sleeve (3). See Fig 2.
  10. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove NVLD pump and fuel pump module from tank. Refer to FUEL PUMP MODULE .